About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Summary/Overview</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">The Cost Accountant will support the financial and operational performance of the Wadesboro facility by managing cost accounting processes, inventory valuation, variance analysis, and financial reporting. This role partners closely with operations, engineering, and supply chain teams to provide actionable insights that drive profitability and efficiency. </span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif;color:black">Analyze and report on production costs, including material, labor, and overhead variances</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif;color:black">Maintain and validate standard costs, including BOMs, routings, and cost rollups</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif;color:black">Monitor and reconcile inventory balances, including cycle counts and physical inventory</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif;color:black">Investigate cost and inventory variances and partner with operations to identify root causes</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif;color:black">Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including journal entries and reconciliations</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif;color:black">Perform work order variance analysis and ensure proper financial disposition</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif;color:black">Provide gross margin and profitability analysis by product, customer, and production line</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif;color:black">Collaborate with supply chain and procurement to analyze purchase price variance</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif;color:black">Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cost modeling activities</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif;color:black">Support internal and external audits related to inventory and cost accounting</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif;color:black">Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction and process efficiency</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif;color:black">Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and internal controls</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif;color:black">Support inventory adjustments, cycle counts, and deficiency reporting</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif;color:black">Other duties as assigned</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif;color:black">Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where limited standardization exists</span></li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif;color:black">Proficient in Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint software</span></li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif;color:black">Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to Suppliers and other employees of the organization</span></li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif;color:black">Maintains a collaborative, team relationship with peers and colleagues to effectively contribute to the group’s achievement of goals and to help foster a positive work environment</span></li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif;color:black">Demonstrates a friendly, responsive, service-minded attitude to all internal and external customers</span></li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif;color:black">Demonstrates a willingness to accept change and new approaches, including additional responsibilities</span></li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif;color:black">Sets work plans and considers priorities for completing assignments to meet deadlines</span></li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif;color:black">Maintains compliance with all state and federal regulations</span></li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:24.0px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif;color:black">Effective communicator, both verbal and written</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif;color:black">Exhibits a high level of integrity</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Required Qualifications</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif;color:black">Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university in accounting or related field.</span></li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif;color:black">0–2 years of experience in accounting, finance, or related field</span></li> </ul></div></div></div>