Cost Accountant/Analyst — Manufacturing

Job overview

The Cost Accountant/Analyst role is onsite in Kill Buck, NY, with a salary range of $75,000–$85,000 per year. The position supports financial reporting and business decisions at Lake Erie Tobacco’s manufacturing operation. The accountant analyzes product and production costs, inventory, and manufacturing variances, working with Finance, Operations, Production, Purchasing, and Inventory teams. The work helps the company understand production costs, maintain accurate financial records, and identify opportunities for cost control and operational efficiency.

What you'll do

• Maintain and analyze standard costs and product costing
• compare actual costs with standards, budgets, and prior periods
• investigate manufacturing variances
• support inventory valuation, reconciliation, physical inventories, and cycle counts
• analyze scrap, waste, rework, yield, and material usage
• assist with year-end close, budgets, forecasts, and cost projections
• prepare cost and operational reports and support audits
• maintain cost accounting records and documentation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cost accountant/analyst

manufacturing cost accounting

kill buck ny

lake erie tobacco

full-time

inventory accounting

cost variance analysis

standard costing

gaap

erp systems

excel

$75k–$85k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field. Five to ten years of accounting experience is preferred, with manufacturing cost accounting strongly preferred.

About the employer

Lake Erie Tobacco is hiring for this role. Industry: Tobacco Manufacturing. Sector: 31.