Cost Accountant

Description

Delta 360 is dedicated to recruiting an experienced professional to join our team as a Cost Accountant. This position will be primarily responsible for inventory accounting, costing support, and inventory-related controls, with additional responsibility for fixed asset accounting. This is an excellent opportunity to join a team of industry leaders and integrate yourself into a growing, family-owned company with over 50 years in business. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and able to partner effectively with Operations to ensure accurate inventory valuation, clean month-end close support, and actionable cost insights.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Maintain accurate inventory accounting in accordance with company policy and U.S. GAAP, including valuation, reserves, and period cutoffs

· Perform monthly inventory close activities, including inventory rollforwards and reconciliations to the general ledger

· Review inventory transactions (receipts, issues, transfers, and adjustments) for completeness and accuracy; research and resolve discrepancies

· Support and/or lead cycle counts and physical inventory processes, including planning, reconciliation, and documentation of results

· Analyze inventory and cost variances and work with Operations and Purchasing to identify drivers and corrective actions

· Monitor slow-moving and obsolete inventory and assist with reserve calculations and supporting documentation

· Prepare inventory reporting and supporting schedules for internal reporting, external auditors, and lenders as needed

· Maintain the fixed asset subledger, including additions, disposals, transfers, retirements, and supporting documentation

· Ensure appropriate capitalization in accordance with company policy; coordinate placed-in-service updates and documentation

· Calculate and record monthly depreciation; reconcile fixed asset subledger to the general ledger

· Support construction-in-progress (CIP) tracking and ensure timely project closeout and classification

· Perform special projects and other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

· 3+ years of accounting experience with significant exposure to inventory accounting and/or cost accounting

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.); strong Excel skills preferred (pivot tables, lookups, working with large datasets)

· Experience working in an ERP system; ability to learn and navigate new systems quickly

· Comfortable with deadlines and achieving targets or goals, especially during month-end close

· Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail and strong documentation discipline

· Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills with the ability to explain variances clearly and drive resolution

· Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask and prioritize effectively

· Previous experience in an inventory-intensive environment (manufacturing, distribution, petroleum, construction materials, etc.) a plus

· CPA/CMA or progress toward certification a plus

This is an on-site position.