Cost AccountantCalling all Cost Accountants!! Our client, a growing manufacturing and operations‑driven company located in the Fuquay‑Varina, NC area, needs a detail‑oriented and analytical Cost Accountant to join their accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working closely with operations and playing a key role in costing, profitability analysis, and financial accuracy in a dynamic environment.While working as the Cost Accountant, you will partner with Accounting, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to support accurate costing and financial reporting, with responsibilities including:Developing, maintaining, and analyzing standard cost systems for products and materialsMonitoring and analyzing manufacturing costs, including labor, materials, overhead, and production variancesPerforming monthly cost accounting close activities and reconciliationsReviewing inventory valuation and ensuring proper costing methodologies are appliedAnalyzing production yields, scrap, and efficiency metrics, and investigating variancesSupporting budgeting and forecasting processes related to cost of goods sold and production expensesPartnering with operations to understand cost drivers and improve cost accuracyPreparing detailed cost reports, variance analyses, and management reportingAssisting with inventory reconciliations and ensuring proper classification of costsSupporting audits and compliance requirements related to cost accounting and inventory valuationIdentifying opportunities to improve costing processes, systems, and reporting efficiencyThis is an outstanding opportunity with a company that values accuracy, operational insight, and continuous improvement. The accounting and operations teams are highly collaborative and focused on improving cost transparency, enhancing margin analysis, and leveraging systems to streamline reporting and decision‑making.Qualifications3–5+ years of accounting experience with a strong focus on cost accounting or manufacturing accountingBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldStrong understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, and cost of goods soldExperience working in a manufacturing, logistics, or operations‑heavy environment preferredERP system experience required (multi‑location or complex environment preferred)Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong analytical capabilitiesExcellent attention to detail and problem‑solving skillsStrong communication skills with the ability to partner across departmentsAbility to work independently in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment#J-18808-Ljbffr