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United States , Spartanburg

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Finance

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70000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Year
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We are recruiting a Cost Accountant in the Spartanburg, SC area for a generator enclosure manufacturer and service company. This is a mid-level position with a great company, excellent culture and competitive benefits. If you are looking to advance your career, please apply.

Job Responsibility:

  • Manage the full scope of cost accounting activities, including job costing, inventory valuation, and standard costing for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
  • Maintain accurate cost records for all active production orders by ensuring precise allocation of direct materials, labor, and overhead
  • Analyze actual costs versus estimates and investigate significant variances in purchase prices (PPV), labor, and material usage
  • Coordinate physical inventory counts and cycle programs, resolving discrepancies and reconciling the inventory sub-ledger to the general ledger
  • Prepare detailed job cost summaries, profitability reports, and monthly budget-to-actual analyses for management and department heads
  • Assist in the preparation of annual operating budgets and quarterly reforecasts specifically for manufacturing cost centers
  • Partner with Operations, Production, and Supply Chain teams to identify cost trends, provide financial insights, and develop corrective action plans

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
  • CPA or CMA certification preferred
  • 3–6 years of cost accounting experience
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, financial modeling)
  • Solid understanding of GAAP as it applies to manufacturing cost accounting

Nice to have:

  • CPA or CMA certification
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment
What we offer:
  • Excellent benefit package + PTO plan
  • Opportunity to grow within a fast paced growth environment
  • Wonderful company culture, managers and mentorship
  • $500 reward for referrals that lead to a hire

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Job Posted:
May 19, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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