Junior Cost Accountant

We are seeking a detail-oriented Junior Cost Accountant to join a growing finance team supporting North American operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional to build hands-on experience in manufacturing cost accounting, inventory analysis, and financial reporting within a collaborative environment.

The Junior Cost Accountant will support the cost accounting function by maintaining accurate product cost data, assisting with inventory analysis, and contributing to month-end and reporting processes. This role works closely with operations, supply chain, and finance to ensure reliable cost information and identify opportunities for improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Accounting Support

• Assist in maintaining and reviewing cost accounting records, including bills of materials (BOMs), work order variances, and purchase price variances (PPVs)
• Support analysis of manufacturing costs, including direct labor, materials, and overhead, to help identify trends and discrepancies
• Participate in regular inventory reconciliations and valuation analysis to ensure accurate inventory records and financial reporting
• Help monitor and track cost variances and support investigations into root causes
• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual cost reports for management review
• Contribute to month-end commentary on gross margin and production variances
• Collaborate with FP& A and operations teams to provide data for budgeting and forecasting
• Support compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies related to cost and inventory

General Accounting Support

Qualifications

Great Fit for Someone Who…

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