Cost Accountant Manager

Wastequip • Salisbury, NC

11d

About The Position

Position Summary The Cost Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing all cost accounting functions for the manufacturing operations. This role ensures accurate product costing, inventory valuation, margin analysis, and financial reporting while supporting operational decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
• 5–8+ years of accounting experience, including cost accounting in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and manufacturing accounting practices
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar)
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Ability to partner cross-functionally and influence decision-making
• High attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

• CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification (preferred)
• Prior supervisory or management experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze standard costs for raw materials, labor, and overhead
• Perform variance analysis (material, labor, overhead) report and explain drivers to management
• Support pricing decisions through detailed cost and margin analysis
• Oversee inventory valuation, including WIP, raw materials, and finished goods
• Ensure accurate inventory costing and reconciliation between sub-ledgers and the general ledger
• Monitor inventory reserves, obsolescence, and slow-moving inventory
• Support physical inventory counts and cycle count programs
• Prepare cost-related journal entries and monthly account reconciliations
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies
• Assist with internal and external audits related to inventory and manufacturing costs
• Lead manufacturing cost budgeting and forecasting processes
• Partner with operations to develop labor, overhead, and capital expenditure forecasts
• Track actual results against budget and provide variance explanations
• Maintain and enhance cost accounting systems within ERP and manufacturing systems
• Improve costing methodologies and reporting accuracy
• Lead or support ERP implementations, upgrades, or system enhancements
• Manage and mentor cost accounting staff
• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, engineering, production, and IT teams
• Serve as a financial partner to business unit financial leader

Benefits

• 2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-Up Medical Plans
• Prescription (Rx) Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 2 Dental Plan Options - Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental Plans
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s)
• Health Care FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Company Paid Base Life Insurance
• Company Paid Accident, Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Company Paid Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Company Paid Disability Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Base Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Vacation and Personal/Sick Time
• Paid Grandparent Leave
• Paid Bonding Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager