Cost Accountant

Job Description
CoWorx Staffing is hiring a Cost Accountant for one of our top clients in Dover NH.
As a Cost Accountant, you will play a crucial role in managing and maintaining our cost accounting system, supporting manufacturing operations, and providing insightful analyses to drive cost-effective solutions.
Job Description:
- Lead the development of annual plan and reporting processes related to manufacturing standard and variance cost accounting.
- Prepare monthly operational reports detailing material, labor, and overhead efficiency and productivity costs compared to plan.
- Produce monthly standard and gross margin analyses, cost of goods manufactured, and cost of goods sold statements.
- Review cost and variance trends, researching significant variations and recommending appropriate responses.
- Analyze daily operating performance to identify significant issues in inventory movements, sales, and cost of goods sold.
- Review new BOMs for accuracy and establish labor and overhead rates aligned with operating budgets.
- Collaborate with General Managers to develop improved reports and enhance understanding of inventory transactions.
- Work with Pricing Manager to analyze operational costs and suggest adequate pricing strategies.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement to increase efficiencies and productivity.
- Assist in the implementation of new MRP software.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
- 3+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance, with a focus on manufacturing cost accounting.
- Proven record of assisting operational leadership in understanding and improving processes to support bottom-line results.
*Additional Information:
We are seeking candidates with a few years of experience or recent graduates with coursework in cost accounting/accounting. Candidates should be willing to travel to our facilities in NH, MA, NY, PA, and IL as needed. Computer proficiency is also essential for success in this position.
Certifications/Other Skills and Abilities:
- Proficiency in MS Excel, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Integrity and ability to handle confidential information.
If you are a driven and analytical individual with a passion for cost accounting and process improvement, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!
*Note: This position may require occasional travel to our facilities in IL, NY, and PA.*
Company DescriptionCoWorx is laser-focused on the people we serve. We help job seekers grow fulfilling careers, and we partner with clients to build world-class, strategically optimized workforces.
CoWorx Staffing Services is committed to the professional growth of job seekers and furthering their powerful impact on employers. Our compassionate, experienced team places candidates in administrative, light industrial, call center, distribution, and third-party logistics positions, with additional opportunities through our executive search, creative staffing, and luxury beauty and fragrance divisions.
As one of the largest staffing firms in the U.S., CoWorx is a trusted partner to growing businesses for all of their temporary staffing, direct hire, on-site services, and payrolling needs. By continuously investing in our teams and processes, we are raising the standards of client partnership, DEI commitment, and community impact within the staffing industry.