Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst Location:

Beverly,Massachusetts

Expected Start Date:

Mar 30, 2026

Cost Accountant Location:

Beverly, MA (Hybrid 3 days a week onsite)

Duration:

3-month contract with potential for extension About the Opportunity We are seeking a Cost Accountant to support financial operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role will be responsible for analyzing product costs, inventory, and manufacturing performance to help drive accurate financial reporting and operational decision-making. The ideal candidate will partner closely with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Plant Leadership to ensure the integrity of cost data, support month-end close activities, and provide insight into manufacturing variances and cost trends. This position is highly focused on cost accounting, inventory analysis, and standard costing within a production setting. Key Responsibilities Support all core cost accounting functions within a manufacturing environment, including standard cost maintenance and cost analysis Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances, and provide clear explanations for key fluctuations Assist with standard cost updates, cost roll-forwards, and ongoing review of product costing accuracy Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to monitor manufacturing performance, inventory movement, and production-related costs Support inventory accounting, including reconciliations, cycle count analysis, reserves, and valuation reviews Participate in the month-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and general ledger review related to inventory and cost of goods sold Prepare and deliver weekly, monthly, and ad hoc cost reports to support financial and operational decision-making Analyze actual manufacturing costs versus standard costs and identify opportunities for process improvement and cost savings Assist with budgeting and forecasting for COGS, inventory, and manufacturing expenses Help maintain strong internal controls and compliance with GAAP and SOX requirements related to inventory and cost accounting Support audit requests and documentation tied to inventory, costing, and manufacturing financial processes Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration Minimum 1+ years of experience in cost accounting, inventory accounting, or manufacturing accounting Strong understanding of cost accounting principles, including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory accounting Experience within a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment strongly preferred Knowledge of GAAP and SOX controls related to inventory and cost accounting CPA or CMA certification is a plus Skills & Experience Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret manufacturing cost drivers Experience with standard costing, BOM/routing review, and manufacturing variance analysis preferred Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel Experience working in an ERP system (SAP or Oracle preferred) Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills