Manufacturing Cost Accountant: Profitability & Inventory

Ledgent

Marlborough (MA)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 110,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Ledgent is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support financial reporting, inventory management, profitability analysis, and strategic decision-making within a manufacturing environment. This role will collaborate with operations, production, and finance teams to ensure accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and compliant reporting while driving continuous process improvements.

Key duties include cost analysis (materials, labor, overhead), variance analysis, inventory reviews,

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
3-5 years of accounting experience in manufacturing.
Cost accounting and standard costing experience preferred.
Experience with inventory accounting and GAAP.

Responsibilities

Analyze material, labor, and overhead costs for product costing and profitability reporting.
Conduct pricing reviews to support margin and pricing objectives.
Perform variance analysis comparing standard vs actual costs.
Monitor inventory valuation and GAAP/compliance.
Review obsolete and slow-moving inventory; suggest reserves/write-downs.
Support month-end/year-end close, including journal entries and reconciliations.
Prepare cost accounting reports and management analyses.
Collaborate with operations and finance to improve costing and inventory controls.
Assist audits with supporting documentation and analyses.
Participate in special projects.