Cost Accountant - Manufacturing & Inventory Analytics

Kurt J Lesker Company; Jefferson Hills (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

On-site gym

EV charging stations

Wellness programs

Job summary

Kurt J Lesker Company is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to maintain accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and financial reporting in a manufacturing setting. You will partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance to provide actionable insights that improve profitability and efficiency.

The role emphasizes cost analysis, variance tracking, inventory controls, and month-end close support, with opportunities to enhance ERP processes and reporting using D365

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance.
• 4+ years accounting experience, including inventory costing.
• Strong cost accounting and inventory accounting knowledge.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) for inventory and cost transactions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Advanced Excel skills: Pivot Tables, Lookups, data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and analyze product costs, including labor, material, and overhead rates.
• Prepare cost reports and analyses to support decision-making.
• Analyze production results, inventory movements, and gross margin performance.
• Assist forecasting and budgeting of standard product costs.
• Perform monthly variance analysis and investigate cost fluctuations.
• Review inventory transactions and support physical counts and audits.
• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations for month-end close.
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to improve costing processes and reporting.
• Support ERP enhancements in D365 Finance & Operations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Power BI

Job description

Kurt J Lesker Company is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to maintain accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and financial reporting in a manufacturing setting. You will partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance to provide actionable insights that improve profitability and efficiency.

The role emphasizes cost analysis, variance tracking, inventory controls, and month-end close support, with opportunities to enhance ERP processes and reporting using D365