Cost Accountant

MetaOption, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MetaOption, LLC is seeking a Cost Accountant to manage inventory control, cost accounting, and financial reporting support. The role involves inventory reconciliations, cost analysis, and coordination with purchasing and finance teams.

Key responsibilities include product costing, cycle counts, month-end close, and assisting in audits. The ideal candidate has 2 years in manufacturing accounting, strong Excel skills, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Two years accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures.
• Knowledge of financial accounting statements.
• Experience with general ledger functions.
• Advanced Excel skills with data analysis & reporting.

Responsibilities

• Inventory Controls – develop, manage, and improve inventory control procedures.
• Product Costing – establish and maintain costs for finished goods including material, labor, and overhead.
• Customer Account Support – monitor balances and assist with payment issues.
• Cost Impact Analysis – evaluate financial impact of changes on costs and margins.
• Physical Inventory & Cycle Counts – assist with inventories and investigate discrepancies.
• Purchase Price Monitoring – identify price changes impacting costs.
• Financial Close – participate in month-end/year-end close and reconciliations.
• Management Reporting – prepare ad hoc financial and operational reports.
• Audit Support – assist with schedules and reconciliations for audits.
• Continuous Improvement – identify improvements to accounting and reporting systems.
• Internal Controls – maintain and enhance controls for data integrity.
• Other Responsibilities – support accounting projects as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Access

SQL

Job description

Cost Accountant
Reports to : Controller

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Two years accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 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.