Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant – Manufacturing – Ocean Springs, MS

Make an Impact | Strong Pay & Benefits | Hands-On Manufacturing Environment

Onsite Position
Full-Time | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Pay DOE + Bonus Potential | Flexible for Personal Needs (Non-Remote)

Why Join the Team?

Looking to bring your accounting skills into a fast-paced, high-impact manufacturing environment? As a Cost Accountant, you’ll play a vital role in analyzing costs, driving financial accuracy, and collaborating across teams to ensure efficiency and insight. This is your chance to grow professionally in a company that values both performance and flexibility.

Competitive Compensation + Bonus Potential
Work-Life Balance – Flexible for personal needs, (non-remote work)
Career Growth – Paid training and professional development
Great Benefits – 401(k) match, generous PTO, and health coverage

Your Role & Responsibilities

As a Cost Accountant, you’ll be embedded in the operations of a dynamic manufacturing setting, providing critical financial insights and ensuring accuracy in every stage of production and reporting.

Prepare and analyze financial statements including balance sheets and profit & loss reports
Perform cost accounting functions including build material costing and inventory analysis
Manage general ledger activity, journal entries, and account reconciliations
Support monthly close processes, tax filings, and financial reporting
Accurately account for direct costs through accruals, reconciliations, and cost allocations
Collaborate with product development to establish cost standards for manufactured products
Conduct weekly/monthly allocations of labor and materials
Track project costs, budgets, forecasts, and perform variance analysis
Reconcile inventory with the general ledger and perform routine inventory reviews
Accurately accounts for all direct costs through proper accruals, stage payment reconciliations, and cost allocations.
Collaborates with Product Development to establish cost standards for manufactured products, ensuring alignment with internal cost policies.
Conducts weekly and monthly allocations of materials and labor in line with company policies and procedures.
Maintains comprehensive understanding of assigned projects, including budgets, forecasts, actual costs, and variance analysis.
Performs regular project inventory analyses, cost reviews, and reconciliations with the general ledger.

What You Bring to the Table

2+ years of accounting experience – Manufacturing required
Strong background in cost accounting and financial analysis
Experience with NetSuite or other ERP systems – Preferred
Advanced Excel skills – Power BI a plus
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
Detail-oriented, analytical mindset, and ability to work independently

Perks & Benefits

Base Salary + Target Bonus
3 Weeks’ Vacation + 1 Week Sick Time + 10 Paid Holidays
401(k) Match – 50% up to 6%
Health Insurance – 75% paid (employee), plus dental & vision
Paid Training & Career Advancement Opportunities

Join the Team!

If you're a proactive cost accountant ready to dive into the details and drive efficiency in a hands-on manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help build something better, starting with your career.