Cost Accountant

ProFound Talent Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Rempac Foam, LLC is seeking a hands-on Cost Accountant to support manufacturing operations by delivering accurate costing, inventory valuation, and variance analysis. The role partners with plant leadership, production, engineering, and purchasing to translate production activity into meaningful financial information.

The ideal candidate will own product costing, BOM integrity, and cost reporting while identifying improvements to costing processes and driving manufacturing performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/MS Dynamics) and advanced Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and cross-department collaboration.
• Knowledge of GAAP; CPA/CMA certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and monitor manufacturing costs (raw materials, labor, overhead) to ensure accurate cost allocation.
• Prepare, review, and reconcile cost reports and inventory valuations on a regular basis.
• Develop and implement cost accounting systems and procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Conduct variance analysis between actual costs and standard costs; investigate and explain variances.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to support cost control initiatives.
• Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, and periodic financial close processes.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations related to cost accounting.
• Recommend cost-saving measures and process improvements based on data analysis.
• Maintain and update bills of materials (BOM) and standard costs within the ERP system.
• Support and validate product costing methodologies to ensure costs accurately reflect production inputs and processes.

Skills

ERP systems

Excel (advanced)

GAAP knowledge

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Our client, Rempac Foam, LLC, is a well-established manufacturer with more than 60 years of experience producing high-quality foam products for consumer, industrial, and medical applications. Headquartered in Lumberton, North Carolina, Rempac has built a reputation for delivering innovative foam solutions, exceptional customer service, and reliable manufacturing excellence to customers across North America.

Rempac offers a broad range of open- and closed-cell foamed plastics and sponge rubber materials, complemented by specialized conversion capabilities that allow the organization to develop customized solutions for a diverse customer base. With a collaborative, team-oriented culture and a commitment to continuous improvement, Rempac empowers employees to contribute ideas, solve problems, and make a meaningful impact across the organization.

For further information on Rempac Foam LLC., please visit their website at www.rempac.com

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Cost Accountant will play an important role in supporting Rempac’s manufacturing operations by providing accurate costing information, meaningful financial analysis, and greater visibility into the true costs of production. Working closely with plant leadership, production, engineering, purchasing, and other operational teams, this individual will help ensure costing information accurately reflects what is happening on the production floor and provides leadership with reliable information to support business decisions.

This is a hands-on role for an experienced manufacturing cost accounting professional who is naturally curious, analytical, and willing to dig into the details behind the numbers. The successful candidate will take ownership of product costing, inventory valuation, variance analysis, bills of materials, and cost reporting while identifying opportunities to strengthen costing processes, improve accuracy, and provide greater insight into manufacturing performance.

This role is not about simply maintaining existing costing information. Rempac is looking for someone who will ask questions, challenge assumptions, investigate discrepancies, and work collaboratively with operations to understand the factors driving costs. The successful candidate will be comfortable spending time on the production floor, understanding how products are manufactured, and translating operational activity into accurate and meaningful financial information.

Success in this role will come from developing a strong understanding of Rempac’s products and manufacturing processes, building trusted relationships across the organization, and becoming a valued financial partner to the plant. The successful candidate will combine strong technical cost accounting knowledge with an operational mindset and a genuine desire to understand how and why costs are incurred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze and monitor manufacturing costs (raw materials, labor, overhead) to ensure accurate cost allocation.
• Prepare, review, and reconcile cost reports and inventory valuations on a regular basis.
• Develop and implement cost accounting systems and procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Conduct variance analysis between actual costs and standard costs; investigate and explain variances.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to support cost control initiatives.
• Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, and periodic financial close processes.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations related to cost accounting.
• Recommend cost-saving measures and process improvements based on data analysis.
• Maintain and update bills of materials (BOM) and standard costs within the ERP system.
• Support and validate product costing methodologies to ensure costs accurately reflect production inputs and processes.

FIRST YEAR – MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Bill of Materials (BOM) Integrity: Ensure all bills of materials are accurate, up to date, and reflective of true production inputs and costs, including leading a comprehensive review and cleanup of existing BOMs.
• Operational Understanding: Develop a strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment to effectively support accurate costing and informed decision-making.
• Cost Accuracy & Insight: Validate and refine existing cost assumptions by establishing clear, data-driven product costing, enabling greater transparency and improved financial accuracy.

THE INDIVIDUAL

Given the pivotal role this individual will be expected to play in achieving the strategic objectives of the company and in supporting the success of the organization, it is essential that the successful candidate possess the following experience and attributes:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field (required).

Experience

• 2+ years of cost accounting experience, ideally within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Proficient with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting principles.
• CPA/CMA certification is a plus.

Personal Profile

• Naturally curious, analytical, and willing to dig into the details behind the numbers.
• Confident in asking questions, challenging assumptions, and investigating discrepancies.
• Strong communicator who can translate financial information into meaningful operational insight.
• Collaborative and comfortable working directly with production, engineering, purchasing, and plant leadership.
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and a strong work ethic.
• Continuously learning and expanding knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrates the highest level of business and personal ethics.

COMPENSATION

An excellent compensation package awaits the successful candidate.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be willing to work in-person at the Lumberton plant.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

ProFound Talent is a woman owned and operated business, recognized and certified by Women Business Enterprise (WBE). We pride ourselves in supporting equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives in our recruitment processes and in our work environment, where every individual feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals to which you may confidentially share your accommodation needs at time of application. We will adjust our processes to ensure you have an inclusive, fair, and respectful experience that allows you to represent yourself in your unique and most authentic way.

* We thank all applicants for your submissions, however only candidates being considered for this role will be contacted. *