Cost Accountant

Ledgent Finance & Accounting; Oxford (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus opportunity

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support financial reporting, cost analysis, account reconciliations, and general accounting functions. This role will partner with various teams to ensure accurate financial information and support business operations.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 2+ years of cost accounting experience, with strong Excel and ERP familiarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of accounting or cost accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• ERP system experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare account reconciliations and financial reports.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Analyze financial data and identify trends or variances.
• Support inventory and cost accounting processes.
• Maintain accurate financial records and internal controls.
• Assist with audits, process improvements, and special projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business objectives.

Skills

Financial analysis

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Job SummaryWe are seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support financial reporting, cost analysis, account reconciliations, and general accounting functions. This role will partner with various teams to ensure accurate financial information and support business operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare account reconciliations and financial reports.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Analyze financial data and identify trends or variances.
• Support inventory and cost accounting processes.
• Maintain accurate financial records and internal controls.
• Assist with audits, process improvements, and special projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of accounting or cost accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• ERP system experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing or inventory accounting experience is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salaryAnnual bonus opportunityComprehensive benefits packagePaid time offCareer growth opportunities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.