Cost Accountant
Kurt J Lesker Company • Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania • Full Time
Posted on Sat, Aug 29, 2026
Key Job Elements:
- Maintain and analyze costs, including labor, material, and overhead rates
- Prepare cost reports and analyses to support operational and financial decision-making
- Analyze production results, inventory movements, and gross margin performance
- Support forecasting and budgeting of standard product costs
- Other duties as assigned
- Perform monthly manufacturing variance analysis, comparing actual to costs
- Investigate significant cost fluctuations and provide practical recommendations for corrective action
- Track variances against budget and prior periods to identify trends and drive efficiencies
- Review and monitor inventory transactions to ensure proper accounting treatment
- Support physical inventory counts, cycle count programs, and inventory audits
- Reconcile inventory accounts, maintain inventory reserves, and ensure accurate valuation across Raw Materials, WIP, and Finished Goods
- Provide guidance on inventory procedures and controls
- Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end/year-end closing activities related to inventory and cost accounting
- Maintain strong internal controls and accurate, audit-ready documentation
- Support internal and external audit requests related to inventory and cost accounting
- Serve as a key finance partner to Operations, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams
- Identify and lead opportunities to improve costing processes, reporting, and internal controls
- Support ERP enhancements and reporting improvements within D365 Finance & Operations, including the Cost Management, Inventory Management, and Production Control modules
- Contribute to continuous improvement and process automation initiatives (e.g. Power Automate)
Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting / Finance
- 4+ years of accounting experience, including inventory costing, preferably within a manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and inventory accounting.
- Experience working within Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) for inventory and cost transactions
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Lookups, and data analysis functions
- Power BI experience for reporting and dashboard development
- Experience in a multi-entity or multi-currency accounting environment
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off and employee recognition programs
- On-site gym, wellness programs, and walking trails
- Electric vehicle charging stations and sustainability initiatives
- A collaborative, people-first culture
Kurt J Lesker Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. KJLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities (unless doing so will result in undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to our human resources department at [email protected] or call (412) 387-9200 to provide the nature of your request.
AuditFriendly salary estimate
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