Cost Accountant

Dill Air Controls Products, LLC; Oxford (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Dill Air Controls Products, LLC is seeking a Cost Accountant in Oxford, NC to manage inventory control, cost accounting, and financial reporting support. The role includes supporting month-end close, reconciliations, and selected accounts receivable activities.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, strong Excel and analytical skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. This is a full-time salaried role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of financial accounting statements.
• Experience with general ledger functions.
• Advanced Excel skills with data analysis and reporting.
• Strong aptitude for numbers.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-motivated with business judgment.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Access and SQL is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inventory Controls - develop and improve inventory control procedures.
• Product Costing - establish and maintain costs for finished goods.
• Customer Account Support - monitor accounts receivable and payment issues.
• Cost Impact Analysis - evaluate financial impact of changes on costs and margins.
• Physical Inventory & Cycle Counts - assist with inventories and discrepancies.
• Purchase Price Monitoring - analyze supplier price changes and impact on costs.
• Financial Close - assist in month-end and year-end close processes.
• Management Reporting - prepare ad hoc financial reports and trend analyses.
• Audit Support - assist with annual financial audits.
• Continuous Improvement - identify improvements to accounting and reporting systems.
• Internal Controls - maintain and enhance internal controls.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Strong analytical skills

Accuracy with attention to detail

Self-motivated

Strong verbal and writtencommunication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Access

SQL

Job description

Job Summary

The Cost Accountant is responsible for inventory control, cost accounting, financial reporting support, inventory reconciliations, and selected accounts receivable activities. This role helps ensure accurate inventory records, reliable product costing, and compliance with accounting principles and company policies.

Date Posted: September 2, 2026

Location: Oxford, NC

Job Type: Full-Time Salaried

Essential Functions

• Inventory Controls - Develop, implement, manage, and continuously improve inventory control procedures to ensure accurate inventory records and valuation.
• Product Costing - Reliably and accurately establish and maintain costs for manufactured and purchased finished goods, including material, labor, and overhead components.
• Customer Account Support - Manage selected customer accounts within the accounts receivable collection process by monitoring outstanding balances, helping resolve payment issues, and communicating account status as needed.
• Cost Impact Analysis - Assist in evaluating the financial impact of changes in product design, raw materials, supplier pricing, and manufacturing processes on product costs and margins.
• Physical Inventory & Cycle Counts - Assist with physical inventories and monitor the cycle count program, including researching discrepancies and supporting corrective actions.
• Purchase Price Monitoring - Work closely with Purchasing to proactively identify, analyze, and report supplier and material price changes and their impact on product costs.
• Financial Close - Participate in month-end and year-end close processes, including inventory and cost-related reconciliations, analysis, and journal entries as required.
• Management Reporting - Prepare ad hoc financial and management reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information, operational data and trends.
• Audit Support - Assist with annual financial audits by preparing schedules, documentation, reconciliations, and supporting information.
• Continuous Improvement - Identify and recommend improvements to accounting, costing, inventory, and reporting systems and procedures, and help implement approved changes.
• Internal Controls - Maintain financial security and data integrity by following established internal controls and developing additional controls where necessary.
• Other Responsibilities - Support accounting, financial analysis, and related projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of financial accounting statements.
• Experience with general ledger functions.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including spreadsheets, formulas, data analysis, and reporting; proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Strong aptitude for numbers.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Accuracy with attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to apply business judgment and financial knowledge to solve problems.
• Strong work ethic, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of Access and SQL, a plus.

Experience

• Two years accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Benefits

• 401K plan
• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance