Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our Finance team. This role is critical to maintaining accurate product costs, analyzing variances, and partnering with Operations to drive profitability. You will own cost accounting processes end-to-end, from inventory valuation to margin analysis, and provide insights that directly impact business decisions.
Essential Responsibilities:
Costing & Inventory
Maintain and update standard costs for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
Perform monthly inventory valuation, reconciliation, and physical inventory/cycle count analysis
Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and cost variances
Financial Analysis & Reporting
Prepare monthly cost variance analysis: PPV, material usage, labor & overhead
Analyze manufacturing costs and gross margins by product line, SKU, and location
Support month-end close: journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations related to COGS and inventory
Develop and maintain KPI dashboards for cost performance
Budgeting & Forecasting
Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to develop annual standard costs and budgets
Provide cost projections for new products, promotions, and capital projects
Process Improvement & Controls
Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls related to inventory and costing
Identify and implement process improvements to streamline costing procedures and improve accuracy
Support annual audits and provide documentation for external auditors
Cross-Functional Partnership
Work closely with Procurement, Manufacturing, and Sales to understand cost drivers and pricing strategies
Educate plant and operations teams on cost concepts and variance impacts
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Thank you for your interest in Southern States LLC. At this time, we are only considering candidates who are authorized to work in the United States and who will not require sponsorship now or in the future. We appreciate your understanding and wish you success in your job search.