Senior Accountant - Cost Accounting

Faith Technologies•Pittsboro, NC

37d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant – Cost Accounting is responsible for analyzing, monitoring, and reporting on cost-related financial data to support operational and strategic decision-making. This role plays a key part in inventory valuation, cost control, and financial reporting, while partnering cross-functionally to improve efficiencies and maintain accurate cost structures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
5+ years of cost accounting or relevant experience.
Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Viewpoint and Acumatica).
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis).
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance partners.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CMA certification, or progress toward certification.
Experience with average and standard costing and variance analysis.
Experience in a fast-paced or high-growth environment.
Experience in a manufacturing or product-based environment.

Responsibilities

Analyzes and maintains standard costs, including materials, labor, and overhead.
Monitors and reports on cost variances, providing clear insights and recommendations to management.
Oversees inventory accounting, including valuation, reserves, and cycle count/physical inventory processes.
Prepares and reviews journal entries related to cost accounting and inventory transactions.
Leads month-end close activities for cost accounting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Reconciles inventory and cost-related general ledger accounts.
Partners with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to understand cost drivers and support business decisions.
Develops and maintains cost models to support pricing, forecasting, and budgeting processes.
Assists in the preparation of budgets and forecasts related to cost of goods sold (COGS) and inventory.
Ensures compliance with accounting standards (e.g., GAAP) and internal controls.
Supports internal and external audits by providing documentation and analysis.
Assists in ERP system enhancements and implementations related to cost accounting.
Performs other related duties as required and assigned.