Cost Accountant

Greetings from Synergy Resource Solutions www synergyresource co in a leading recruitment consultancy Firm We are hiring for our client which is into digital transformation They help businesses grow by providing innovative IT solutions and provide services like Custom App Development AI ML Customised Solutions Business Intelligence Insights and Business Process Offshoring Position Cost Accountant Experience Required 3 Years Location Ahmedabad Gujarat India Office Timing 12 PM to 9PM Mon - Fri CTC Range 10-12 LPA Experience 3 years of cost accounting or manufacturing accounting experience preferably in a standard cost environment Position Summary The Cost Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate product costs supporting inventory management and providing financial analysis to drive operational and strategic decisions This role collaborates closely with Operations Engineering Supply Chain Sales Accounting and FP A to ensure cost accuracy support margin analysis and streamline processes The ideal candidate is detail-oriented analytical and experienced in a manufacturing environment Key Responsibilities Cost Management Update costs for existing and new products ensuring alignment with standard costing methodology Perform standard cost rolls and analyze impacts on inventory and margins Analyze standard cost variances for material labor and manufacturing overhead to identify root causes Verify correct landed material costs with Supply Chain Review BOM and Routing details with Engineering for accuracy Investigate data discrepancies and implement process improvements Financial Analysis Collaboration Support financial analysis for gross margin contribution margin and profitability studies with Accounting and FP A teams Provide estimated costs for new sales opportunities by partnering with Sales and Product Management Assist in preparing month-end reporting packages and labor overhead absorption reporting Prepare journal entries perform account reconciliations and support monthly closing activities Assist with Goods Received Not Invoiced GRNI reconciliations Perform ad hoc analyses as assigned Inventory Management Coordinate cycle count program analyze results and explain variance root causes Ensure accuracy of physical inventory and investigate book-to-physical adjustments Analyze inventory trends and prepare reports highlighting significant changes Assist with year-end physical inventories across facilities Calculate Excess Obsolete E O reserves for multiple locations Review inventory and related general ledger accounts for completeness and accuracy Audit Compliance Collaborate effectively with internal and external auditors by providing necessary information Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Accounting Finance or related field CPA CMA or progress toward certification preferred 3 years of cost accounting or manufacturing accounting experience preferably in a standard cost environment Experience collaborating with auditors and supporting audit requests Strong understanding of manufacturing cost flows inventory management and variance analysis Experience updating and maintaining product costs and supporting cost roll processes Proficiency with ERP systems SAP Oracle or Infor M3 preferred Familiarity with reporting tools such as Power BI OneStream and Rapids Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with the ability to analyze large datasets Excellent analytical skills attention to detail and ability to communicate financial insights effectively Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment Key Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Cross-functional collaboration and communication Process improvement and operational focus Accuracy integrity and attention to detail Interested candidates may apply with their updated resumes and share their current ctc expected ctc and notice period