Cost Accountant

Posted On	Jun 04, 2025
Location	Etna,OH
Salary	90000-100000
Category	Accounting
Status	Full Time
Job ID	RN 20807

GEE Group is hiring a Cost Accountant for a leading manufacturer. This role is hands-on—supporting plant operations, driving financial accuracy, and digging into the numbers that matter.

Key Responsibilities:

Reconcile GL accounts: inventory, WIP, COGS
Analyze plant expenses and report variances to budget/forecast
Monitor manufacturing variances: price, labor, overhead, production
Partner with ops and supply chain to identify cost drivers
Handle journal entries, accruals, and month/year-end close
Lead physical and cycle inventory counts; resolve discrepancies
Support budgeting, forecasting, and capital project tracking
Coordinate audit support and asset management

Requirements:

5+ years in accounting, ideally in manufacturing
Strong grasp of cost accounting and GAAP
Proficient in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
Advanced Excel and large data set experience
Detail-oriented, analytical, and process-driven