Job Description

Cost Accountant

Century Group is partnering with a client that is seeking a Cost Accountant to join their team. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Expected starting base salary of $90,000 to $120,000 per year.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support cost accounting activities, including inventory analysis, cost tracking, reconciliations, and financial reporting processes.
• Prepare journal entries, assist with month end close activities, and maintain accurate supporting documentation for accounting records.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, operational performance, and product profitability to support informed business decisions.
• Assist with budgeting, cost modeling, variance analysis, and reporting related to production and operational activities.
• Partner with operations, engineering, supply chain, and finance teams to support process improvements and financial initiatives.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of accounting, cost accounting, manufacturing finance, or related experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and account reconciliation procedures.
• Previous experience with accounting systems, ERP platforms, and financial reporting tools.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to analyze complex financial data.

Qualifications:

• Manufacturing, semiconductor, technology, or industrial industry experience.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting methodologies, inventory valuation, and product cost analysis.
• Prior experience with standard costing, variance analysis, activity based costing, or similar cost management techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and communication skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments, adapt to changing priorities, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

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