We are hiring a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our growing finance team. Our company is an established, family-owned manufacturer and distributor of metal building products, with several locations across the Gulf Coast region.
In this role, you'll show us the true cost of our manufacturing and production operations, from raw materials and coil inventory through finished product. You'll report directly to the Comptroller and work closely with our operations leaders to drive cost efficiency and better decisions.
What You'll Do:
Develop, maintain, and monitor the cost accounting system, including inventory valuation and cost allocation.
Analyze production and operational costs, and investigate variances between standard and actual costs.
Prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs, and present findings to management.
Collect and analyze cost data on raw materials, labor, inventory, and overhead.
Support month-end and year-end close, including inventory reconciliation and supplemental reporting.
Conduct and reconcile physical inventory counts and cycle counts.
Assist in preparing annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
Evaluate the cost impact of changes in materials, production methods, or product design.
Ensure compliance with GAAP.
Partner with Production, Operations, and Finance leadership to improve cost efficiency.
Support internal and external audits as needed.
What We're Looking For:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
2–5 years of cost accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or an industrial environment.
Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles and inventory costing methods (FIFO, standard cost, etc.).
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ERP experience is a plus.
High attention to detail and the ability to meet financial deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
The ability to explain financial data clearly to non-financial teams.
What We Offer:
Health & Wellness
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Wellness resources to support your well-being.
Financial & Retirement
Competitive salary of $65,000 – $87,000 per year.
401(k) with employer matching.
Work-Life Balance & Perks
Paid time off for vacation and personal days.
Company parties and team events.
Training and development opportunities.
Opportunity for career advancement.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Gulfport, MS
Salary
$65,000–$87,000 Per Year
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Accounting Softwareunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Cost Accountingunmatched
Cost Allocationunmatched
Cost Analysisunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
External Auditunmatched
FIFOunmatched
Financeunmatched
Forecastingunmatched
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
Internal Auditunmatched
Inventory Costingunmatched
Inventory Costsunmatched
Inventory Cycle Countsunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Costunmatched
Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Operational Auditunmatched
Physical Inventoryunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Product Designunmatched
Product Developmentunmatched
Production Costingunmatched
Reporting Skillsunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
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