Manufacturing Cost Accountant

Drylock Technologies Ltd.; Reidsville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

On-site wellness center

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Overtime for hourly employees

Paid breaks

Job summary

Drylock Technologies Ltd. in Reidsville, NC is seeking a Manufacturing Cost Accountant to join our finance and operations teams. You will analyze costs, work with Production and Supply Chain, and provide insights to drive improvements.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance and at least 3 years in cost or manufacturing accounting within FMCG. SAP and advanced Excel experience are preferred; travel between sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of cost accounting or manufacturing accounting in FMCG.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing costs by comparing actual results to standard costs and budgets.
• Review master data affecting product costs and coordinate corrections with operations.
• Prepare monthly manufacturing reports and support close activities (accruals, journals, reconciliations).
• Lead manufacturing performance reviews with Production and Supply Chain; identify root causes.
• Maintain finished goods standard costing and inventory valuation per policies.
• Perform obsolete inventory reviews and maintain related reserves.
• Maintain fixed asset register; support capex capitalization and depreciation.
• Support annual budgeting process.
• Document internal controls for costs, inventory, assets; assist audits.

Skills

Strong analytical, problem-solving, &

Strong written and verbal comm. in EN

Self-motivated with continuous improv.

Ability to collaborate with finance &运

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

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Manufacturing Cost Accountant

Professional Reidsville, NC, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1135

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

Drylock Technologies Ltd. is a family-owned global hygiene products company. With plants and offices in over a dozen countries, our aim is to make the best hygiene products in the world. We offer solutions for adult incontinence, feminine care, and baby diapers. Our mission is to combine customer focus with product innovation and manufacturing in order to provide the hygiene products of the future, today.

Travel Requirement: This position supports both Drylock manufacturing facilities and requires periodic travel between Eau Claire, WI and Reidsville, NC.

Position Summary:

Drylock is seeking a Manufacturing Cost Accountant who thrives at the intersection of finance and operations. This role partners closely with Production and Supply Chain teams to understand manufacturing performance, transform data into meaningful business insights, and support informed decision-making. The ideal candidate is a strong problem solver with a collaborative approach, a solid understanding of manufacturing environments, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyze manufacturing performance by comparing actual production results against standard costs and budgets providing insights into cost drivers and variances.
• Review manufacturing master data affecting product costs and coordinate corrections with the responsible operational teams.
• Prepare monthly manufacturing reporting and support month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals, journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Facilitate regular manufacturing performance reviews with Production and Supply Chain, identify root causes of significant variances, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Maintain finished goods standard costing and inventory valuation, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Perform obsolete inventory reviews and maintain related inventory reserves.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and support the capitalization, depreciation, and reporting of capital expenditure projects including IFRS16 leases.
• Support the annual budgeting process
• Perform and document internal controls related to manufacturing costs, inventory, and fixed assets, and support internal and external audits within these areas.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in cost accounting, manufacturing accounting, or plant finance in an FMCG environment.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, inventory management, and standard costing principles.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Advanced Excel, MS office and data analysis skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both finance and operational teams and adapt to changing business priorities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Demonstrates behaviors and values that align with plant cultures

Benefits at Drylock Technologies Ltd. - Partnered with OakLeaf Direct!

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• On-site health and wellness center
• Paid holiday and vacation days
• 401(k) retirement savings
• Life and disability insurance
• Built-in overtime & paid breaks for hourly employees