Onsite Manufacturing Cost Accountant | Margin & Analysis

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting; Hudson (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting seeks a Cost Accountant for a U.S.-based manufacturing company in the Boston MetroWest area. This on-site role emphasizes costing, inventory, margins, and profitability, with close collaboration with Finance, Operations, and Production. The candidate will perform cost and margin analyses, analyze standard vs.

actual costs, and assist with month-end close and reporting. A BA in accounting/finance with 3–5 years in manufacturing accounting and strong Excel/ERP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing accounting experience.
• Cost accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Strong Excel and ERP system skills.
• Analytical, hands-on approach and ability to partner with operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform cost and margin analysis across material, labor, and overhead.
• Analyze standard vs. actual costs and investigate manufacturing variances.
• Support customer pricing reviews and profitability analysis.
• Manage inventory valuation and ensure accurate inventory accounting.
• Analyze obsolete and slow-moving inventory and recommend appropriate reserves.
• Support month-end and year-end close, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare cost and operational reporting for management.
• Help improve costing methodologies, inventory controls, and accounting processes.
• Support internal and external audits.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Hands-on approach

Team collaboration with operations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

ERP system

Job description

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting seeks a Cost Accountant for a U.S.-based manufacturing company in the Boston MetroWest area. This on-site role emphasizes costing, inventory, margins, and profitability, with close collaboration with Finance, Operations, and Production. The candidate will perform cost and margin analyses, analyze standard vs.

actual costs, and assist with month-end close and reporting. A BA in accounting/finance with 3–5 years in manufacturing accounting and strong Excel/ERP