Cost Analyst

Beacon Hill Staffing Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group in Raleigh, NC is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Analyst to join our client’s finance team. You will partner with accounting, operations, and leadership to support financial performance and strategic decision-making.

The role includes cost system maintenance, budgeting, month-end close, and profitability analysis across labor, materials, and capital projects. Manufacturing experience is preferred, and strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of cost accounting or operational finance experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience with inventory accounting, WIP analysis, and revenue recognition.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret financial data.
• ERP system experience and intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills.
• Manufacturing, construction materials, or heavy industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and analyze cost accounting system including inventory valuation, cost drivers, and standard vs. actual cost reporting.
• Review daily production, inventory, and operational reporting to validate financial activity.
• Manage WIP analysis and revenue recognition processes.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, month-end close activities, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Perform detailed cost analysis related to labor, raw materials, maintenance, utilities, depreciation, and other operational drivers.
• Conduct profitability and pricing analysis and financial modeling to support decisions.
• Support capital project analysis including ROI, payback, and capex planning.
• Plan and reconcile physical inventory counts and ensure accurate costing.
• Partner with operations and contracting to evaluate bid performance and profitability.
• Identify process improvements through plant/site visits and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

MS Excel

ERP experience

Inventory analysis

WIP analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.

Cost Analyst

Calling all Cost Analysts!! Our client, located in the Raleigh area, is searching for a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Analyst to join their growing team on a direct-hire basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with both accounting and operations leadership in a highly visible role supporting financial performance and operational decision-making.

While working as the Cost Analyst, you will partner with accounting, operations, and leadership teams while overseeing responsibilities including:

• Maintaining and analyzing the cost accounting system including inventory valuation, cost drivers, and standard vs. actual cost reporting
• Reviewing daily production, inventory, and operational reporting to validate financial activity
• Managing WIP analysis and revenue recognition processes
• Preparing budgets, forecasts, month-end close activities, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Performing detailed cost analysis related to labor, raw materials, maintenance, utilities, depreciation, and other operational drivers
• Conducting profitability analysis, pricing analysis, and financial modeling to support operational and leadership decisions
• Supporting capital project analysis including ROI calculations, payback analysis, and capital expenditure planning
• Planning and reconciling physical inventory counts while ensuring accuracy and integrity of inventory costing
• Partnering with operations and contracting teams to evaluate bid performance and operational profitability
• Identifying process improvement opportunities through plant/site visits, operational audits, and cross-functional collaboration
• Various related duties and projects as needed

This is an incredible opportunity with a stable and growing company offering strong visibility across finance and operations. The role provides the opportunity to directly impact profitability, reporting accuracy, and strategic business decisions.

To be considered for this specific position you would need to have:

• 3+ years of experience in cost accounting, cost analysis, or operational finance
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Experience with inventory accounting, WIP analysis, and revenue recognition
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret operational and financial data
• ERP system experience and intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills
• Experience within manufacturing, construction materials, heavy industry, or similar operational environments is preferred

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information:

• Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility.

Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings. We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. Employing the Future