Manufacturing Cost Accountant: Ownership & Insight On-Site

Orionplacement; Oxford (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer located on-site in Oxford, North Carolina, is seeking a cost accounting professional to manage product costing, inventory controls, and financial reporting. You will collaborate with Purchasing and operations to drive cost reductions and accurate financial close.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and 2+ years in manufacturing accounting, with strong Excel and analytical skills. An annual bonus is available and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of product costing, inventory accounting, GL, and financial statements.
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to analyze financial data.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain accurate product costs for manufactured and purchased goods.
• Manage and improve inventory accounting procedures, reconciliations, controls, and valuation.
• Analyze changes in raw materials, supplier pricing, and processes to understand costs and margins.
• Support physical inventories and cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and help implement corrective actions.
• Partner with Purchasing to identify and report material and supplier price changes.
• Participate in month-end and year-end close, including cost and inventory reconciliations and journal entries.
• Prepare financial analysis, management reporting, and ad hoc reporting for business leaders.
• Support annual audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Manage selected customer accounts and assist with resolving outstanding balances when needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting, costing, inventory, reporting, and internal control processes.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Independence

Cross-functional collaboration

SQL

Education

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

Tools

SQL

Microsoft Access

Job description

Confidential Employer located on-site in Oxford, North Carolina, is seeking a cost accounting professional to manage product costing, inventory controls, and financial reporting. You will collaborate with Purchasing and operations to drive cost reductions and accurate financial close.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and 2+ years in manufacturing accounting, with strong Excel and analytical skills. An annual bonus is available and comprehensive benefits are provided.