Cost Accountant

Maintain and update standard costs for products, materials, labor, and overhead while analyzing manufacturing variances to provide actionable insights. Prepare cost roll-ups, margin analyses, and forecasts for new and existing products, conducting weekly WIP and inventory reconciliations. Lead physical inventory counts, resolve discrepancies related to production orders, and assist with month-end and year-end close entries across plants and product lines. Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, and Operations to enhance costing methodologies, reporting tools, and ERP workflows while ensuring compliance with internal controls and audit requirements. Support strategic cost planning and profitability initiatives within multi-site manufacturing operations.