Manufacturing Cost Accountant & Financial Analytics Lead

Talentify

Whitsett (NC)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Senior Accountant to support manufacturing operations with a focus on cost accounting and financial analysis. You will optimize budgets, improve cost-efficiency, and ensure accurate financial reporting in a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in cost accounting or financial analysis within manufacturing and proficiency with ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP. Advanced Excel skills and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Minimum 2 years of experience in cost accounting or financial analysis within a manufacturing environment.
Experience with Oracle, SAP, Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) or similar ERP systems (preferred).
Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills preferred.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
High level of integrity and respect for confidentiality

Responsibilities

Cost System Setup & Maintenance: Maintain and update cost standard files; collaborate with manufacturing, engineering and supply chain departments to ensure accurate cost roll-ups.
Transactional Recording & Accuracy: Book sales, intercompany transfers, labor, and inventory transactions accurately; Prepare journal entries and verify the accuracy of monthly financial statements.
Inventory & Cost Analysis: Prepare and reconcile monthly plant inventories and general ledger entries; Collect, analyze, and report on operational and manufacturing costs; Conduct annual physical inventory reconciliations and standard cost reevaluations.
Financial Reporting & Variance Analysis: Generate financial reports and present variance analysis; Perform account reconciliations and profit analysis.
Strategic Advisory & Budget Monitoring: Monitor plant activities for alignment with financial and capital budgets; Advise management on cost optimization strategies and process improvements.
Audit & Compliance: Audit internal controls and indirect purchase reports; Support external audit processes including Sarbanes-Oxley; Assist with regulatory duties and miscellaneous financial projects.