Cost Accountant

About the role

• The Cost Accountant is responsible for supporting SeAH Superalloy Technologies' manufacturing operations through accurate cost analysis, inventory valuation, and standard costing. This full-time role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with MRP systems and inventory management, along with a solid foundation in manufacturing cost accounting.

What you'll do

Cost Accounting & Analysis 

• Maintain and analyze standard costs for raw materials, labor, and overhead, and investigate variances between standard and actual costs. 

• Support product costing activities, including cost roll-ups and analysis of manufacturing variances (material, labor, and overhead). 

• Partner with Production, Procurement, and Engineering to ensure costs are accurately captured and reflected in the ERP/MRP system. 

Inventory Management 

• Monitor and reconcile inventory transactions within the MRP system, including raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods. 

• Support cycle counts and physical inventory processes, researching and resolving discrepancies. 

• Ensure inventory valuations are accurate and properly reflected in the general ledger. 

 Month-End & Reporting 

• Support month-end close activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, and inventory/cost-related accruals. 

• Prepare routine cost and variance reports for the Controller or Finance leadership. 

• Assist with audits, compliance reviews, and other reporting needs by providing supporting documentation. 

 Process Improvement 

• Identify opportunities to improve costing accuracy, inventory controls, and reporting efficiency. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve cost and inventory discrepancies. 

• Assist with the implementation or enhancement of ERP/MRP-based costing and inventory workflows

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.

• 3-5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Working knowledge of MRP systems and inventory management practices.

• Strong analytical and organizational skills with a high degree of accuracy.

• Adaptable, collaborative team player able to work effectively across departments.

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, particularly Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct, hands-on experience with SAP Business One.

• Experience in a startup, greenfield, or rapidly scaling manufacturing environment.

• Familiarity with standard costing methodologies and variance analysis.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Primarily sedentary role; ability to sit for extended periods at a workstation.

• Regular use of hands for typing, 10-key data entry, and computer work.

• Ability to lift or carry light office items (typically up to 15 lbs.).

• Work performed in a standard office environment adjacent to manufacturing operations; moderate noise level.

• Ability to read screens, documents, and electronic communications with clarity.

• Overtime may be required during month-end, quarter-end, and annual close periods.