Cost Accountant

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Cost Analyst to analyze manufacturing, production, and transportation costs. This role will monitor expenses, investigate cost variances, identify cost-saving opportunities, and provide financial analysis to improve operational efficiency and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing costs, including labor, raw materials, packaging, and overhead.
• Monitor actual costs against budgets and investigate variances.
• Evaluate production efficiency, material usage, labor costs, waste, and scrap.
• Analyze transportation expenses, including fuel, fleet maintenance, and operating costs.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities and track savings.
• Prepare cost reports, financial analysis, and management summaries.
• Monitor inventory costs and support inventory reconciliations.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and month-end closing.
• Work with Accounting, Operations, Maintenance, and Transportation teams to improve cost controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Experience in cost accounting, financial analysis, or manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing costs, inventory, and production processes.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and analytical skills.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cost variance analysis.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.