Cost Accountant

About This Role

As a Cost Accountant for Mfused, you will be at the heart of the company's financial operations, applying expertise in cost analysis, general ledger and subledger accounting, and month-end close activities. This position is responsible for maintaining the integrity of financial records by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and supporting the financial close process. You will collaborate with teams like Supply Chain and Manufacturing to optimize costs and improve operational efficiency, directly impacting profitability and business success.

Responsibilities

• Perform cost analysis by maintaining and updating standard costs, bills of materials (BOMs), and cost structures
• Ensure accurate valuation of inventory in accordance with GAAP (e.g., FIFO, weighted average)
• Monitor inventory movements and record cost-related transactions
• Analyze cost of goods sold and gross margin trends
• Identify variances between standard and actual costs and provide explanations
• Partner with supply chain and operations to improve cost efficiency and internal controls
• Manage inventory controls, conduct counts, and lead reconciliation
• Oversee inter-company inventory transactions, perform periodic inventory reconciliations and cycle count analysis
• Investigate inventory discrepancies, obsolescence, and shrinkage and streamline reporting processes
• Perform assigned monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Investigate and clear reconciling items in a timely manner
• Ensure assigned subledger-to-GL tie-outs (AR, AP, inventory, fixed assets)
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation
• Maintain and reconcile assigned general ledger accounts on a regular basis
• Ensure all transactions are recorded accurately and in the proper accounting period
• Prepare and record journal entries related to inventory, COGS, and cost adjustments
• Support timely and accurate month-end close processes
• Reconcile inventory and cost-related accounts
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Ensure all accruals, deferrals, and adjustments are properly recorded
• Meet established close timelines
• Prepare cost reports, variance analysis, and management reporting
• Analyze variances and provide explanations for management
• Support budgeting and forecasting related to production and costs
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure precise costing and accurate financial reporting, supporting strategic decision-making
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and GAAP for inventory, cost and general ledger accounting