Cost Accountant – Manufacturing

Orionplacement; Oxford (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer located on-site in Oxford, North Carolina, is seeking a cost accounting professional to manage product costing, inventory controls, and financial reporting. You will collaborate with Purchasing and operations to drive cost reductions and accurate financial close.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and 2+ years in manufacturing accounting, with strong Excel and analytical skills. An annual bonus is available and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of product costing, inventory accounting, GL, and financial statements.
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to analyze financial data.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain accurate product costs for manufactured and purchased goods.
• Manage and improve inventory accounting procedures, reconciliations, controls, and valuation.
• Analyze changes in raw materials, supplier pricing, and processes to understand costs and margins.
• Support physical inventories and cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and help implement corrective actions.
• Partner with Purchasing to identify and report material and supplier price changes.
• Participate in month-end and year-end close, including cost and inventory reconciliations and journal entries.
• Prepare financial analysis, management reporting, and ad hoc reporting for business leaders.
• Support annual audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Manage selected customer accounts and assist with resolving outstanding balances when needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting, costing, inventory, reporting, and internal control processes.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Independence

Cross-functional collaboration

SQL

Education

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

Tools

SQL

Microsoft Access

Job description

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a stable manufacturing organization where your work directly influences product costs, margins, inventory accuracy, and business decisions
• Take ownership of meaningful cost accounting and inventory processes instead of being limited to routine transactional accounting
• Partner closely with Purchasing, Operations, and leadership to understand what is driving costs across the business
• Gain broad exposure to product costing, financial close, reporting, audit support, and continuous improvement
• Earn an annual bonus opportunity of approximately $10,000
• Enjoy comprehensive benefits including 401(k), paid time off, health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Location: Fully on-site in Oxford, North Carolina, offering the opportunity to work closely with manufacturing operations and cross-functional teams.

Note: Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and 2+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.

About Us

We are an established manufacturing and distribution company with a long history of producing high-quality components used across multiple industries. Our accounting team works closely with operations to support accurate costing, inventory management, financial reporting, and smart business decisions. We offer a stable environment where talented professionals can take ownership, solve problems, and make a visible impact. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Establish and maintain accurate product costs for manufactured and purchased goods, including material, labor, and overhead
• Manage and improve inventory accounting procedures, reconciliations, controls, and valuation
• Analyze changes in raw materials, supplier pricing, product design, and manufacturing processes to understand their impact on costs and margins
• Support physical inventories and cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and help implement corrective actions
• Partner with Purchasing to identify and report material and supplier price changes
• Participate in month-end and year-end close, including cost and inventory reconciliations and journal entries
• Prepare financial analysis, management reporting, and ad hoc reporting for business leaders
• Support annual audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
• Manage selected customer accounts and assist with resolving outstanding balances when needed
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting, costing, inventory, reporting, and internal control processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 2+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of product costing, inventory accounting, general ledger functions, and financial statements
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze and report financial data
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Access or SQL knowledge is a plus

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will join a collaborative team where accounting is closely connected to the operation and your analysis has a direct impact on business performance. This is an excellent opportunity to strengthen your manufacturing accounting expertise, take ownership of important processes, and build a long-term career with a stable organization that values accuracy, initiative, and continuous improvement.

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Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance