Cost Accountant

Job Title: Cost Accountant

Location: Kingstree, SC or Moncks Corner, SC

Department: Finance / Accounting

Reports to: Controller or Finance Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Accountant to join our finance team at our textile manufacturing facilities in Kingstree or Moncks Corner, South Carolina. This role is critical to monitoring and analyzing manufacturing costs, ensuring accurate inventory valuation, and supporting data-driven decision-making within a dynamic, fast-paced environment focused on innovative composites and technical fabrics.

The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing cost analysis, strong ERP skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with both financial and operational teams.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Accounting & Analysis

Maintain and analyze standard costs for raw materials, labor, and overhead.

Review and reconcile inventory, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods valuations.

Analyze manufacturing variances and provide insights into material usage, labor efficiency, and overhead absorption.

Monitor production order costs and BOM accuracy, identifying cost drivers and recommending corrective actions.

Reporting & Budgeting

Prepare detailed cost reports, margin analyses, and profitability tracking for products and production lines.

Support the annual budgeting process with standard cost updates and forecasts.

Collaborate with operations, engineering, and procurement teams to understand cost impacts of process or material changes.

Inventory Control

Conduct cycle counts, physical inventory reviews, and inventory reconciliations.

Assist with inventory audits and ensure alignment with general ledger and ERP systems.

Monitor inventory transactions and ensure proper cost allocation.

Systems & Compliance

Maintain cost accounting module within ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Epicor).

Support internal controls and compliance with financial policies, procedures, and audits.

Continuously seek opportunities to improve cost tracking processes and data accuracy.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

3+ years of experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.

Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, and variance analysis.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.

Preferred:

Experience in the textile industry, especially with composite or technical materials.

Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Epicor, or similar.

CPA, CMA, or working toward certification.

Working Conditions

Full-time, on-site role based in Kingstree, SC or Moncks Corner, SC.

Some travel between sites may be required.

Frequent collaboration with production, procurement, and finance teams.