Project-Focused Cost Accountant - Manufacturing

AccruePartners; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

AccruePartners in Charlotte, NC is seeking an accounting professional to join our cost accounting team. You will track the financial lifecycle of complex customer projects, support billing and forecasting, and help drive inventory accuracy.

You will collaborate with Project Management, Operations and Accounting to turn data into actionable insights, support month-end close, and lay a foundation for future growth within finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 1+ year accounting experience; entry-level candidates with relevant experience considered.
• Manufacturing exposure or supply chain/distribution background is helpful.
• Exposure to cost accounting, inventory, billing, and month-end close.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail; cross-functional collaboration expected.

Responsibilities

• Track the financial lifecycle of complex customer projects from order to delivery.
• Analyze projected versus actual costs and investigate margin variances.
• Support customer billing, revenue/expenses, cost tracking, and forecasting.
• Reconcile inventory and assist with inventory counts and accuracy.
• Support month-end close through reconciliations, journal entries, and analysis.
• Act as a connector between Project Management, Operations, and Accounting.

Skills

Excel

Cross-functional communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

MS Great Plains

SAP

Job description

AccruePartners in Charlotte, NC is seeking an accounting professional to join our cost accounting team. You will track the financial lifecycle of complex customer projects, support billing and forecasting, and help drive inventory accuracy.

You will collaborate with Project Management, Operations and Accounting to turn data into actionable insights, support month-end close, and lay a foundation for future growth within finance.