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Description We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join our team in Boise, Idaho on a Contract basis. This role focuses on evaluating production spending, strengthening inventory accuracy, and delivering financial insight that supports operational decisions. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in manufacturing cost accounting and a strong ability to interpret cost drivers, margins, and variances in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate production-related expenses across materials, labor, and overhead to provide accurate cost visibility

• Maintain standard costing data and examine variances to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions

• Support inventory accounting activities by preparing reconciliations and participating in cycle count review processes

• Contribute to month-end close by recording cost-related journal entries and assisting with financial reporting tasks

• Develop analyses on product cost, gross margin, and profitability to inform business planning

• Work closely with operations teams to monitor cost patterns and highlight opportunities for improved efficiency Requirements - Experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment

• Strong knowledge of standard costing principles and variance analysis

• Ability to analyze labor, material, and overhead costs with a high degree of accuracy

• Familiarity with inventory accounting, reconciliations, and physical count support

• Understanding of month-end close activities and preparation of journal entries

• Proficiency in cost analysis and interpreting margin or profitability trends

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