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Cost Accountant

United States, Spartanburg Employment contract · Job Posted June 29, 2026
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We are seeking an entry-level Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Spartanburg, South Carolina. This is a great opportunity for an entry level or early-career professional to build a strong foundation in cost accounting while gaining hands-on exposure to production costs, inventory, month-end close, and cross-functional collaboration. This role is ideal for someone analytical, eager to learn, and excited to grow in a position that supports both financial accuracy and operational decision-making.

Job Responsibility

  • Analyze manufacturing expenses, material usage, labor activity, and overhead to help provide insight into product and production costs
  • Maintain and update standard cost data to support accurate inventory valuation and financial reporting
  • Review cost variances, identify trends and drivers, and assist in communicating findings to support decision-making
  • Partner with operations, supply chain, and finance teams to support cost controls and improve visibility into manufacturing performance
  • Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports related to production trends, spending, and profitability
  • Assist with month-end close activities related to inventory, cost allocations, and manufacturing accounting entries
  • Support analyses that contribute to pricing, budgeting, and forecasting processes
  • Participate in process improvements related to costing methods, reporting accuracy, and financial workflows

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field
  • Internship, academic project work, or early professional experience in accounting, finance, or manufacturing is helpful but not required
  • Strong initiative and eagerness to learn new concepts
  • Analytical mindset with solid organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Effective communication skills and the ability to work well across finance and operations teams
  • Proficiency in Excel and comfort working with data is a plus

What we offer

  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
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