Cost Accountant

Goldin Metals, Inc.

Gulfport, MS

Full-time

4 days ago

Job Description

Benefits:

Company parties
Wellness resources
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
401(k) matching
401(k)
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off

Overview:

Goldin Metals is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our team. This role is central to understanding the true cost of our manufacturing and production operations, from raw material and coil inventory through finished product. Reporting to the Comptroller, the Cost Accountant will analyze expenses, monitor cost variances, support budgeting, and provide actionable financial insight to operations and management.

Responsibilities:

Develop, maintain, and monitor the cost accounting system, including inventory valuation and cost allocation
Analyze production and operational costs; identify and investigate variances between standard and actual costs
Prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs and present findings to management
Study and collect data on costs of business activities including raw materials, labor, inventory, and overhead
Support month-end and year-end close processes, including inventory reconciliation and supplemental reporting
Conduct and reconcile physical inventory counts and cycle counts
Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts
Analyze changes in materials, production methods, or product design to determine cost impact
Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Collaborate closely with the Production Manager, Operations Manager, and Comptroller to drive cost efficiency
Assist with internal and external audits as needed

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
2–5 years of cost accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and inventory costing methods (FIFO, standard cost, etc.)
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems a plus
High attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to meet financial deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective communicator with the ability to translate financial data for non-financial audiences
CPA or CMA designation a plus, but not required

Numbers & Facts

Location	Gulfport, MS
Job Type	Full-time

Skills

Accountingunmatched
Accounting Closeunmatched
Accounting Softwareunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Certified Management Accountant (CMA)unmatched
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cost Accountingunmatched
Cost Allocationunmatched
Data Collectionunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Expense Analysisunmatched
Expense Trackingunmatched
External Auditunmatched
FIFOunmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Operationsunmatched
Forecastingunmatched
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
Health Insuranceunmatched
Internal Auditunmatched
Inventory Costingunmatched
Inventory Costsunmatched
Inventory Cycle Countsunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Costunmatched
Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
Materials Analysisunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Operational Auditunmatched
Operations Managementunmatched
Physical Inventoryunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Product Designunmatched
Production Costingunmatched
Production Managementunmatched
Reporting Skillsunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Vision Planunmatched

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