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Cost Accountant Specialist

Tucker, GA Β· On-site

$61K - $82K/yr

Cost & Inventory Accounting Β· Maintain and update standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead Β· Perform monthly cost variance analysis and communicate findings to the Accounting Team Lead Β· ...

Cost Accountant

Duncansville, PA Β· On-site

$55K - $73K/yr

We are seeking a Cost Accountant to play a key role in strengthening inventory costing, pricing strategy, and operational financial insight across our organization and subsidiaries. This is a great ...

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Cost Accountant

Salem, NH

$65K - $87K/yr

Dive into inventory variances, such as PPV and work orders, collaborating with team members to ... Spearhead the annual STD cost roll, ensuring accurate and efficient execution. * Drive system ...

Cost Accountant

Salem, NH

$65K - $87K/yr

Dive into inventory variances, such as PPV and work orders, collaborating with team members to ... Spearhead the annual STD cost roll, ensuring accurate and efficient execution. * Drive system ...

Cost Accountant

Houston, TX Β· On-site

$62K - $83K/yr

COST ACCOUNTANT Operational Finance & Manufacturing Performance ENGAGEMENT Full-time position WORK ... This role goes beyond transaction reporting: it connects plant activity, inventory movement ...

$48K - $64K/yr

Dive into inventory variances, such as PPV and work orders, collaborating with team members to ... Spearhead the annual STD cost roll, ensuring accurate and efficient execution. * Drive system ...

Cost Accountant

Salem, NH Β· On-site

$65K - $87K/yr

Dive into inventory variances, such as PPV and work orders, collaborating with team members to ... Spearhead the annual STD cost roll, ensuring accurate and efficient execution. * Drive system ...

Cost Accountant

Salem, NH Β· On-site

$65K - $87K/yr

Dive into inventory variances, such as PPV and work orders, collaborating with team members to ... Spearhead the annual STD cost roll, ensuring accurate and efficient execution. * Drive system ...

Sr. Cost Accountant

Clinton, TN Β· On-site

$57K - $86K/yr

Analyze standard costs, inventory transactions, and manufacturing variances to ensure accurate product costing and financial reporting. * Perform month-end close activities, including cost ...

Cost Accountant

Auburn, IN

$61K - $81K/yr

Support inventory accuracy through cycle counts, physical inventory processes, and related reporting. * Partner with Operations and other functions to improve production cost, inventory performance ...

Cost Accountant

Auburn, IN

$61K - $81K/yr

Support inventory accuracy through cycle counts, physical inventory processes, and related reporting. * Partner with Operations and other functions to improve production cost, inventory performance ...

COST ACCOUNTANT

La Mirada, CA Β· On-site

$84K - $103K/yr

Provide project cost, inventory, and financial data to managers and departments to support operational decisions. * Identify and escalate potential issues related to project costs, inventory, or ...

Cost Accountant

Lansdale, PA Β· On-site

$63K - $84K/yr

Cost Accountant We are seeking a Cost Accountant with a strong business partnering mindset to ... Reconcile inventory transactions and valuations * Ensure accurate valuation of raw materials, work ...

Senior Cost Accountant

Stockton, CA Β· On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

Senior Cost Accountant $100000 - $130000 per year | Stockton, CA | On-site | Permanent Senior Cost ... Analyze inventory for accurate valuation and proper costing methods; partner with supply chain and ...

Cost Accountant

San Leandro, CA Β· On-site

$69K - $86K/yr

Job Summary The Cost Accountant serves as a business partner to Ghirardelli's Operations department ... Reconcile inventory and variance accounts to ensure balances are properly stated. * Explain in ...

Cost Accountant

San Leandro, CA Β· On-site

$69K - $86K/yr

Job Summary The Cost Accountant serves as a business partner to Ghirardelli's Operations department ... Reconcile inventory and variance accounts to ensure balances are properly stated. * Explain in ...

Cost Accountant

Lansdale, PA

$63K - $84K/yr

Cost Accountant We are seeking a Cost Accountant with a strong business partnering mindset to ... Reconcile inventory transactions and valuations * Ensure accurate valuation of raw materials, work ...

$48K - $64K/yr

Cost Accountant We are seeking a Cost Accountant with a strong business partnering mindset to ... Reconcile inventory transactions and valuations * Ensure accurate valuation of raw materials, work ...

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How much do cost inventory jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for cost inventory in the United States is $107,007.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,500.00 and $121,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Cost Accountant Specialist

Tucker, GA β€’ On-site

$61K - $82K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago


Job description

Position Summary

The Cost Accountant Specialist is responsible for inventory accounting, standard costing, project cost tracking, and manufacturing financial reporting. This role partners with Operations, Engineering, Project Management, and Finance to support cost visibility and ensure accurate financial reporting within our SAP environment.


Cost & Inventory Accounting

· Maintain and update standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead

· Perform monthly cost variance analysis and communicate findings to the Accounting Team Lead

· Maintain SAP costing-related master data, including material masters, BOMs, routings, work centers, and standard cost updates

· Support the accuracy of BOMs and costing structures within SAP

· Assist with monthly inventory reconciliations and investigate inventory variances

· Support cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory valuation

· Review scrap, rework, freight, duty, and tariff allocations

Project Cost & Profitability Analysis

· Track project costs including materials, labor, freight, tariffs, and subcontractor expenses

· Monitor project budgets versus actual costs and flag cost overruns

· Prepare project profitability and gross margin reports

· Partner with Project Managers and Operations to support project reporting and revenue recognition

· Assist in monitoring WIP, overbillings, and unbilled receivables

Financial Reporting & Controls

· Prepare COGS and gross margin reporting by product line and project

· Support month-end and year-end close activities

· Assist with budgets, forecasts, and manufacturing cost planning

· Support audit requests and documentation

· Identify and help implement process improvements to strengthen internal controls


Qualifications

Required

· Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field

· 3–5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing or project-based environment

· Working knowledge of standard costing, inventory accounting, job costing, and variance analysis

· Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP

· Solid understanding of US GAAP, inventory valuation, and project accounting principles

· Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookups, and financial analysis


Preferred

· Experience in electrical equipment, manufacturing, or engineered-to-order environments

· Exposure to long-term projects, profitability reporting, and revenue recognition concepts

· Exposure to multi-entity operations and intercompany transactions

· Experience working with Operations, Engineering, and Project Management teams


Core Competencies

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

· High attention to detail and accuracy

· Ability to communicate financial information to non-finance stakeholders

· Strong business partnering and collaboration skills

· Process improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and controls

· High level of integrity, accountability, and professional judgment