We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our team in Columbia, South Carolina, on a Contract-to-permanent basis. In this role, you will play a critical part in monitoring and analyzing financial data to ensure accurate cost management and operational efficiency. You will collaborate across various teams to provide actionable insights, support compliance, and contribute to strategic decision-making.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain accurate product costing by verifying master data and ensuring proper calculation methods are applied.<br>• Prepare detailed production efficiency reports and analyze variances to identify root causes and recommend actionable improvements.<br>• Support monthly financial close processes, including production-related settlements, journal entries, account reconciliation, and financial analysis.<br>• Collaborate with value stream managers to review new standards and assess their impact on margins and inventory valuation.<br>• Assist in calculating inventory reserves and manage the processing of write-offs.<br>• Partner with manufacturing and operations teams to analyze costs related to goods sold, inventory, labor, and overhead.<br>• Provide product lifecycle costing by assessing profitability across various product models, SKUs, and accessories.<br>• Conduct margin and cost accounting analysis by tracking manufacturing costs, raw materials, labor, and overhead.<br>• Ensure compliance with company policies, financial controls, and relevant industry regulations.<br>• Present financial insights and recommendations to management to support strategic planning and decision-making.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.<br>• Minimum of three years of experience in financial analysis, preferably within a manufacturing environment.<br>• Proficiency in cost accounting principles, including standard and manufacturing cost accounting.<br>• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with data analytics tools such as Power BI.<br>• Strong analytical and financial modeling abilities, with the capability to interpret complex financial data.<br>• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.<br>• Strong communication and collaboration abilities to work across teams.<br>• Knowledge of financial systems and reporting tools, with SAP FI/CO experience highly preferred.

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