Cost Accountant

April 4, 2025

Job Description

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Hire Resolve’s client, a leader in the steel manufacturing and fencing industry, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Cost Accountant to join their team. This role is essential in managing and analyzing cost structures, with a focus on raw material procurement, production costing, and sales costing. Experience in the steel industry will be considered a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

  • Raw Material Costing & Procurement Support

    • Monitor raw material costs and assist in procurement analysis

    • Liaise with procurement to ensure accurate cost tracking and reporting

  • Production Costing & BOM Management

    • Analyze and maintain accurate Bill of Materials (BOM)

    • Track and report on production variances and manufacturing efficiency

    • Ensure correct allocation of labor and overhead costs

  • Sales Costing & Profitability Analysis

    • Develop and maintain standard costing for products

    • Assist in pricing strategies based on cost analysis

    • Evaluate profitability per product line or customer

  • Reporting & Compliance

    • Prepare detailed cost reports for management

    • Support audits and ensure compliance with relevant standards and company policies

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Cost Management, or related field

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a cost accounting role

  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing cost structures and BOMs

  • Proficient in Excel and accounting software (e.g. Sage, Syspro, or equivalent)

  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

  • Steel industry experience will be a strong advantage

Benefits

 

  • Market-related salary

  • Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move today

    • Apply for this role today, contact Gustav Vogel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
    • You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: gustav.vogel@hireresolve.us
    • Please use “Cost Accountant” as your subject line when applying via email 

    We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise

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