Cost Analyst: Drive Profitability & Operational Insights

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 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.