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Staff Accountant - Manufacturing (Cost Accounting Focus) Monroe, NC $90,000 - $95,000 per year Join a global manufacturing leader with a small, high-impact accounting team! We are hiring a Staff Accountant with a strong background in cost accounting to support financial operations, month-end close, and reporting in a manufacturing environment. This role offers the chance to contribute directly to operations, collaborate with production teams, and provide meaningful insights—not just sit behind a desk. What You’ll Do Month-End Close: Prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts (inventory, WIP, payables, accruals), and support corporate reporting (calendar-based close cycle, typically 3 days before and 2 days after month-end). Cost Accounting: Maintain and analyze COGM and COGS; update daily and annual cost rolls; perform variance analysis against budget/standards; provide recommendations for improvements. Inventory Management: Ensure accurate valuation of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods; analyze discrepancies; support annual physical inventory and reconciliation processes. Reporting & Analysis: Prepare income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and plant productivity reports; deliver cost analysis and metrics to management; support forecasting and budgeting. Compliance & Audits: Ensure adherence to GAAP/IFRS, internal controls, and corporate policies; assist with external audits (outside consultants, tax, sales, compliance). Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with operations and production teams to understand processes, uncover issues (“why are the numbers off?”), and provide proactive insights that drive improvement. What We’re Looking For Education: Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Experience: 3-5+ years in cost accounting within manufacturing (required). Internationally operated environment experience is a plus. Technical Skills: Advanced Excel (pivots, lookups, macros, not only formulas). ERP systems: SAP, Oracle, JDE, OneStream, or similar. Reporting tools: HFM, Business Objects, etc. Mindset & Culture Fit: Curious, problem-solving, and eager to ask “why.” Comfortable working both independently and alongside production teams. Entrepreneurial approach to learning and continuous improvement. Strong communicator, detail-oriented, and reliable under time pressure. Why You’ll Love It Here Be part of a small but highly impactful team. Exposure to global operations standards and workflows. Salary range: $90,000 - $95,000/year. Collaborative environment with leadership that values curiosity, ownership, and proactive thinking. Remote flexibility during close. How to Apply Apply today with Express Employment Professionals - Monroe, NC. Call us at 704-981-9276 Send your resume to Or apply online /MonroeNC #3071pros #3071pr #3071pro