Manufacturing Cost Analyst: Drive Cost Improvements

LevelUP HCS; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

LevelUP HCS is seeking a Manufacturing Cost Accountant to support financial operations across two manufacturing facilities, performing hands-on analysis of costs and providing financial insight to drive business decisions on the shop floor.

The ideal candidate thrives in a manufacturing environment, enjoys data analysis, and connects financial results to production activities, enabling timely improvements and cost control. Periodic travel between sites is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in cost accounting, manufacturing accounting, plant finance, or a similar role.
• Experience with standard costing, inventory accounting, and manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and familiarity with IFRS.
• Experience working with ERP systems; SAP experience preferred.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Ability to work effectively with both finance and operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze actual manufacturing costs against standard costs and budgets, identifying key drivers, trends, and variances.
• Partner with Production, Supply Chain, and plant leadership to understand cost variances and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare monthly manufacturing reports and support month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Maintain standard costing, inventory valuation, and obsolete inventory reserves.
• Support financial controls related to manufacturing costs, inventory, and fixed assets.
• Track capital expenditures and support fixed asset accounting, depreciation, and IFRS 16 lease activity.
• Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Support internal and external audits by providing financial analysis, documentation, and supporting schedules.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, processes, and financial controls within the manufacturing operation.

Skills

Cost accounting

Manufacturing accounting

Excel

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Job description

LevelUP HCS is seeking a Manufacturing Cost Accountant to support financial operations across two manufacturing facilities, performing hands-on analysis of costs and providing financial insight to drive business decisions on the shop floor.

The ideal candidate thrives in a manufacturing environment, enjoys data analysis, and connects financial results to production activities, enabling timely improvements and cost control. Periodic travel between sites is required.