Cost Accountant

Overview

Remote position supporting inventory accounting, cost analysis, and month-end close activities.

This role requires applicants to be willing and able to work on a w2 basis.

Rate: $55.00 to $65.00/hr (w2).

Responsibilities

• Maintain cost accounting calculations and processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy in inventory balances and COGS, and to resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Perform standard cost review quarterly; work closely with the Operations team to review changes and impacts.
• Perform reconciliations between 3rd party logistics, vendor shipments, and analyze goods in transit.
• Support Inventory management system implementation, testing, and process design.
• Develop and maintain cost accounting systems, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and perform account reconciliations for assigned areas during month-end close.
• Review financial statements for assigned areas, provide fluctuation analysis, and present findings to senior management.
• Analyze and report on product costs, cost of goods sold, margins, and profitability.
• Support the FP&A team with preparation of financial reports for senior management.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to understand process issues, recommend and implement process improvements to ensure accurate inventory valuation and management.
• Lead quarter and year-end audits and reviews to ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls, and oversee the cycle count process.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Cost accounting experience within inventory-focused environments.
• Proficiency with reconciliations across 3PLs and vendor shipments.
• Experience supporting month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Ability to analyze COGS, margins, and product profitability.
• Familiarity with standard cost reviews and inventory valuation.
• Audit support experience and knowledge of internal controls.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting system implementation, testing, and process design.

Compensation & Benefits

• Rate: $55.00 to $65.00/hr (w2)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• 401k with company matching
• Life insurance

Location

Remote