Cost Accountant

Torus • Remote (UT, US), UT

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Accountant to join our Finance team. As a Cost Accountant, you will play a critical role in tracking, analyzing, and reporting on all costs associated with the manufacturing and installation of our products, including inventory, overhead, and installation expenses. You will work cross-functionally with our operations, supply chain, and engineering teams to ensure accurate cost data and support sound financial decision-making.

Requirements

• 2–5+ years of relative accounting experience.
• Solid understanding of cost accounting principles, including inventory costing, and overhead allocation.
• Experience using ERP systems for cost and inventory accounting. NetSuite experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and financial modeling.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• CPA or CMA certification, or progress toward certification, is a plus.
• Experience in a manufacturing or inventory-based environment.
• Experience using NetSuite for cost and inventory accounting.
• Working knowledge of month-end close procedures, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Experience with job costing and project-based cost tracking.
• Ability to analyze cost variances and communicate findings clearly to non-accounting stakeholders.
• Experience collaborating with operations, supply chain, and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor the cost accounting system, ensuring accurate tracking of all direct and indirect costs related to product manufacturing and installation, including raw materials, labor, overhead, and installation expenses.
• Perform regular inventory valuation and reconciliation, coordinating with the Supply Chain and Operations teams to ensure inventory records in NetSuite are complete and accurate.
• Analyze manufacturing overhead costs and assist in the development and maintenance of overhead allocation calculations.
• Assist in month-end close activities, including preparation of cost-related journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Collaborate with the Supply Chain, Operations and NetSuite teams to ensure accurate job costing and project cost tracking for product installations.
• Prepare and distribute regular cost reports and dashboards to support management decision-making.
• Assist in annual budgeting and forecasting processes as they relate to cost of goods sold and operational expenses.
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining well-organized and accurate cost accounting records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee Rewards Package including Equity
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Benefits Package: Choice between traditional PPO or HSA eligible medical plans; Dental insurance; and Vision insurance
• Human-centered Paid Time Off including Unlimited Discretionary PTO; 10-days paid company holidays; Waiting period-free 100% paid parental leave
• Torus paid Life and AD&D Insurance with option to purchase additional coverage
• Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Peer Recognition Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree