Sr. Cost Accountant

Company : Merit Brass Company

Job Description - Sr. Cost Accountant

Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Accountant to support inventory valuation, manufacturing accounting, and financial analysis. This role partners closely with operations and supply chain to ensure accurate cost capture, margin visibility, and inventory integrity. Strong experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate inventory valuation
Monitor material, labor, and overhead transactions to ensure proper cost capture
Analyze gross margins and production performance
Reconcile inventory subledger to general ledger
Review and resolve inventory discrepancies and transactional errors
Support month-end close including inventory journal entries and account reconciliations
Analyze production orders, purchase price fluctuations, and cost drivers
Partner with purchasing and operations to improve inventory accuracy, costing processes, and report out key metrics
Assist with budgeting and actual comparison analysis related to inventory and cost of goods sold
Support internal and external audit requests
Recommend improvements, adaptations, or revisions in the accounting system, controls, and procedures

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
3+ years of cost accounting experience (manufacturing and distribution preferred)
Strong ERP experience (Microsoft Dynamics 365 strongly preferred)

Desired Skills:

Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
Ability to analyze large data sets and identify cost trends, margin drivers, and operational inefficiencies
Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows and supply chain transactions
Ability to troubleshoot transactional errors within ERP systems
Experience with financial reporting and visualization tools (Power BI preferred)
Knowledge of internal controls related to inventory and cost accounting
Strong business partnering skills — able to communicate financial insights to non-finance stakeholders
Process improvement mindset with ability to document and refine accounting procedures
High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail
Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Why Merit Brass
Merit Brass is an industry leader in manufacturing and distribution of pipe, valves, fittings, and related products. Our focus on innovation, quality, and service excellence has earned us strong relationships across the wholesale channel. We invest in our people and provide tools, training, and support to help you succeed in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

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