Job Title: Cost Accountant (Temporary)

Summary

The Cost Accountant is a key member of the Accounting team, responsible for ensuring accurate inventory-related transactions and reporting. This role supports informed business decisions that drive profitability and ensures timely completion of month-end closing activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with manufacturers and internal operations teams to review and invoice purchase orders for finished goods using EDI and automation tools.
• Review and process purchase orders for raw materials and equipment in coordination with vendors and internal teams.
• Validate that purchase order rates match invoices; resolve discrepancies with internal and external stakeholders.
• Confirm finished goods invoice rates align with cost card pricing; address variances as needed.
• Partner with manufacturers and R&D teams to review and invoice purchase orders related to plant trials and testing.
• Process freight and warehousing bills via CSV uploads; review and validate charges.
• Review and process packaging vendor invoices accurately.
• Maintain vendor accounts, terms, and oversee the bill-to-payment process.
• Set up new vendors and assist with processing setup forms.
• Manage inventory and logistics email accounts.
• Reconcile vendor statements and general ledger accounts; identify discrepancies and perform timely month-end analysis (e.g., accruals, fluctuation analysis).
• Monitor and review accounting transactions for accuracy and compliance with internal policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including reconciliations and accruals.
• Support annual audits by providing documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Generate and analyze ad hoc reports as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 2+ years of experience in accounting and/or inventory management
• Strong sense of personal accountability
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growing organization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with NetSuite
• CPG Industry Preferred
• Previous cost accounting experience