Manufacturing Cost Accountant: Profitability & Efficiency

Curtin Co.; Clover (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Curtin Co. in Clover, SC is seeking a Cost Accountant to partner with manufacturing and operations leadership, ensuring accurate costing, inventory integrity, and financial reporting across locations.

The ideal candidate combines accounting expertise with hands-on manufacturing experience, works with plant personnel and executives to identify cost drivers, track performance, and support continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and GAAP.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Sage or Microsoft Dynamics Business Central.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cost accounting records for materials, labor, overhead, and inventory.
• Analyze budgeted vs actual costs and explain variances.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and analyses for leadership.
• Support inventory controls and plant profitability analysis.
• Develop recommendations for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.

Skills

Cost accounting principles

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication with leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Sage

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Curtin Co. in Clover, SC is seeking a Cost Accountant to partner with manufacturing and operations leadership, ensuring accurate costing, inventory integrity, and financial reporting across locations.

The ideal candidate combines accounting expertise with hands-on manufacturing experience, works with plant personnel and executives to identify cost drivers, track performance, and support continuous improvement.