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MP Materials · 14 hours ago

Cost Accountant

MP Materials is a company focused on rebuilding American industrial capability in various strategic industries. The Cost Accountant will support the inventory and costing team with accounting for manufactured inventory, ensuring accurate valuation and compliance with company policies and U.S. GAAP.

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Responsibilities

Assist in maintaining accurate cost standards for materials and labor
Review production reports and verify data accuracy within SAP
Prepare and analyze cost of goods sold (COGS) and production reports
Reconcile inventory accounts and assist with month-end close activities
Monitor and research cost variances, including purchase price variances (PPV)
Prepare journal entries related to cost accounting
Support quarterly and annual cost reviews and annual updates to standard rates
Collaborate with operations and IT to improve cost reporting processes
Assist with implementation of costing functionality for new products or departments
Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Cost accountingSAPCPAERP systemsAnalytical skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting/business administration required
2+ years of accounting experience in industry or audit or a combination of both
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills

Preferred

Costing and/or manufacturing experience preferred
CPA preferred
Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)

Company

MP Materials

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MP Materials provides a sustainable, low-cost supply chain of coveted materials that help power the modern economy.

H1B Sponsorship

MP Materials has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (9)
2024 (5)
2023 (2)
2022 (3)
2020 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.38B
Key Investors
JP Morgan ChaseU.S. Department of DefenseHancock Prospecting
2025-08-25Post Ipo Debt· $275M
2025-07-16Post Ipo Equity· $650M
2025-07-10Post Ipo Equity· $400M

Leadership Team

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Alan Lund
Executive Vice President, Magnetics
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