Junior Cost Accountant

Junior Cost Accountant | Charlotte, NC

Our client is seeking a motivated Junior Cost Accountant to join their growing accounting and finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional looking to build expertise in cost accounting, inventory management, and manufacturing operations

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of accounting experience within a manufacturing environment and exposure to inventory accounting, cost analysis, or production-related financial reporting. This role offers strong mentorship, career growth potential, and the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with manufacturing accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inventory accounting and monthly inventory reconciliations.
• Monitor inventory transactions and investigate variances between physical counts and system records.
• Support cycle counts and annual physical inventory processes.
• Analyze inventory, labor, and overhead costs to ensure accurate product costing.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations related to inventory and manufacturing activities.
• Assist with month-end close activities and financial reporting.
• Review production and inventory data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with operations, production, and supply chain teams to support inventory accuracy and cost controls.
• Maintain standard costing information and assist with cost updates as needed.
• Support internal and external audit requests related to inventory and manufacturing accounting.
• Help improve accounting processes and strengthen internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
• Exposure to inventory accounting, cost accounting, or manufacturing reporting preferred.
• Understanding of general accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Epicor, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with inventory reconciliations and cycle counts.
• Exposure to standard costing, BOMs (Bills of Materials), or manufacturing cost analysis.
• Internship or previous experience supporting a manufacturing plant or distribution environment.
• CPA eligibility or progress toward certification is a plus

What We're Looking For

• A self-starter eager to develop a career in manufacturing finance and accounting.
• Strong attention to detail and ownership mentality.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with both accounting and operations teams.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn inventory and cost accounting concepts.
• Commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement.

Schedule and Compensation

• Onsite, Monday - Friday
• $75,000 - $85,000 (depending on experience) with an annual bonus