About this opportunity
Orion Placement lists this Cost Accountant – Manufacturing opportunity in oxford, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
Join a stable manufacturing organization where your work directly influences product costs, margins, inventory accuracy, and business decisions
Take ownership of meaningful cost accounting and inventory processes instead of being limited to routine transactional accounting
Partner closely with Purchasing, Operations, and leadership to understand what is driving costs across the business
Gain broad exposure to product costing, financial close, reporting, audit support, and continuous improvement
Earn an annual bonus opportunity of approximately $10,000
Enjoy comprehensive benefits including 401(k), paid time off, health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Location: Fully on-site in Oxford, North Carolina, offering the opportunity to work closely with manufacturing operations and cross-functional teams.
Note: Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and 2+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
About Us
We are an established manufacturing and distribution company with a long history of producing high-quality components used across multiple industries. Our accounting team works closely with operations to support accurate costing, inventory management, financial reporting, and smart business decisions. We offer a stable environment where talented professionals can take ownership, solve problems, and make a visible impact. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
Establish and maintain accurate product costs for manufactured and purchased goods, including material, labor, and overhead
Manage and improve inventory accounting procedures, reconciliations, controls, and valuation
Analyze changes in raw materials, supplier pricing, product design, and manufacturing processes to understand their impact on costs and margins
Support physical inventories and cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and help implement corrective actions
Partner with Purchasing to identify and report material and supplier price changes
Participate in month-end and year-end close, including cost and inventory reconciliations and journal entries
Prepare financial analysis, management reporting, and ad hoc reporting for business leaders
Support annual audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
Manage selected customer accounts and assist with resolving outstanding balances when needed
Identify opportunities to improve accounting, costing, inventory, reporting, and internal control processes
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
2+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of product costing, inventory accounting, general ledger functions, and financial statements
Strong Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze and report financial data
Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Access or SQL knowledge is a plus
Why You Will Love Working Here
You will join a collaborative team where accounting is closely connected to the operation and your analysis has a direct impact on business performance. This is an excellent opportunity to strengthen your manufacturing accounting expertise, take ownership of important processes, and build a long-term career with a stable organization that values accuracy, initiative, and continuous improvement.
JPC-2380
Benefits:
Health insurance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Worksite address
oxford, NC, 27565, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.