Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant - Direct Hire in South York County

$80-$110K starting salary range

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Onsite

The Cost Accountant manages all manufacturing-related financial data for the U.S. plant. This role supports Finance and Operations by analyzing margins, overhead, variances, inventory, and related liabilities.

Key Responsibilities :

• Analyze and report on manufacturing variances, scrap, product returns, and margins.
• Review and improve standard and job costing models.
• Conduct cost and profitability analyses; identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure accurate inventory and costing in the ERP system.
• Support period-end closings, journal entries, and inventory reconciliations.
• Lead cycle counts and annual physical inventory.
• Coordinate with IT and other departments on data and system improvements.
• Assist with audits, tax schedules, and financial reporting.
• Drive process improvements and maintain strong internal partnerships.
• Perform other tasks and special projects as needed.

Job Specifications :

BS degree in Accounting

CPA and / or CMA certification required.

Minimum of 3-5 years experience in manufacturing as well as public accounting experience.

Exposure to a lean manufacturing environment is preferred.

Experience working with Oracle EBS ERP systems is preferred or SAP accepted.

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Strong analytical ability required.

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