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Cost Accountant
Overview
Job Title: Cost Accountant
Location: Remote with occasional travel
Employment Type: Part-Time with Full-Time potential
Reports To: Director of Finance
The Role: We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical Cost Accountant to join our small, motivated
finance team. This role will play a critical part in monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on costs
related to inventory and operations as we scale our manufacturing operations. The ideal
candidate will have strong expertise in cost accounting principles, inventory management, and
Bill of Materials (BOM) management, with the ability to provide actionable insights that support
decision-making and profitability. You’ll enjoy significant autonomy in this role and be heavily
involved in our upcoming implementation of advanced inventory management and ERP
systems.
Key Responsibilities
● Manage and optimize Bill of Materials (BOM) ensuring accuracy and cost-effectiveness
across our manufacturing operations
● Oversee inventory management processes including raw materials, work-in-process,
and finished goods tracking with contract manufacturers
● Provide occasional on-site support at manufacturing facilities for inventory audits,
process reviews, and relationship management
● Maintain and reconcile inventory records, ensuring accuracy across physical counts,
ERP systems, and financial statements
● Analyze material, labor, and overhead costs to assess efficiency and identify cost-saving
opportunities
● Prepare monthly cost reports, variance analyses, and product line margin analyses
● Monitor and report on inventory valuation, obsolescence, and slow-moving items
● Support cycle counts and annual physical inventory processes, including audit
documentation
● Develop and maintain standard costs and ensure BOM accuracy across manufacturing
partners
● Work closely with a small team on ERP and advanced inventory management system
implementation, including requirements gathering, testing, and process documentation
● Collaborate with operations, procurement, and supply chain teams to understand cost
drivers and support operational planning
● Support evaluation and onboarding of additional manufacturing partners as business
grows
● Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning related to operations and
inventory
What We Offer
● Competitive salary with performance-based bonus opportunities
● Flexible remote work environment with occasional travel opportunities
● Growth potential within a mission-driven, young organization with significant autonomy
● Health, dental, and vision benefits
● Employee discounts
● Professional development opportunities in manufacturing, supply chain management,
and enterprise systems