Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant / Project Accountant
Direct Hire
Charlotte, NC (Onsite)

Position Summary
Responsible for the accurate recording, reporting, reconciliation, and analysis of Machine Tools Division revenue, costs, orders, backlog, and inventory. This role serves as a key liaison between Project Managers and Accounting while supporting billing, cost analysis, inventory management, month-end close, and financial reporting activities.
The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting foundation, manufacturing experience, and advanced Excel skills.
Key Responsibilities
Cost Accounting & Financial Analysis

• Track and reconcile project costs from order entry through shipment.
• Analyze actual costs versus projected costs and investigate variances.
• Monitor machine order profitability and margin performance.
• Record and reconcile warranty, installation, and freight accruals.
• Support lower of cost or market (LOCM) analysis.

Billing & Revenue Recognition

• Review customer contracts and prepare milestone billings.
• Invoice machine shipments and installation services.
• Manage service contract revenue.
• Prepare intercompany billings to parent and sister companies.
• Support accurate and timely revenue recognition.

Inventory & General Ledger

• Manage cycle count and consignment inventory programs.
• Reconcile inventory and related general ledger accounts.
• Prepare inventory reporting, analysis, and management dashboards.
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies.

Month-End Close

• Create and post journal entries.
• Reconcile accounts and support monthly financial close activities.
• Monitor aging machine orders and close completed orders.

Project Accounting

• Partner with Project Managers to maintain budget forecasts.
• Track costs and profitability on complex machine orders.
• Support operational teams to ensure accurate order fulfillment and billing.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

• 3-5 years of accounting experience
• Manufacturing accounting experience required
• Cost accounting experience required
• General ledger and account reconciliation experience
• Inventory accounting experience

• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• ERP system experience
• Dynamics Great Plains preferred
• Reporting software experience

• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong initiative and ownership mentality
• Ability to work cross-functionally with operations and project teams

Estimated Min Rate: $56000.00
Estimated Max Rate: $80000.00


What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

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