DyStar · 6 hours ago
Cost Accountant
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expDyStar is a leading specialty chemical company with a global presence, and they are seeking a Cost Accountant to support operational financial functions across multiple plants and warehouses. The role involves preparing production reports, assisting in budgeting and forecasting, and ensuring accurate inventory controls to enhance the company's growth and profitability.
ChemicalManufacturing
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Lorie Edge Sycamore, PHR
Responsibilities
Prepare production efficiencies reports and analyze variances to bill of materials assumptions
Support Month end closing, PPV/manufacturing variance analysis and reporting
Support Forecast and budgeting (Cost Center, Capex, Site Cost, Sales & Product Planning)
Assist in annual plant budget and quarterly / monthly Forecast and KPIs tracking
Assist in plant standard cost setting and capitalized variance adjustments
Work with plant management to ensure BOM and routings are correct and updated timely
Analyze plant and warehouse operating costs, as well as material & freight costs
Assist in monthly accounting close duties – journal entries, account analysis & reconciliation
Assist in accurate inventory controls, including cycle counting and annual physical inventory
Assist in calculating inventory reserves and LCM adjustments on company policies
Assist in tracking and analyzing of operational efficiencies and productivity projects
Assist in Fixed Assets & depreciation recording and CIP tracking
Assist in product profitability analysis
Maintain good records & controls, and prepare documentation requirements by auditors
Prepare Ad Hoc reports and perform other assigned duties
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance related required
2 years of experience in analytical / cost accounting positions
Prior experience in managing cost accounting principles and methodologies
Advanced Excel skills and ERP standard costing experience preferred
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams
Attention to detail and strong analytical skills
Strong team player and business partner
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
Self-starter with a desire to learn and achieve with change management skills preferred
Preferred
Advanced Excel skills and ERP standard costing experience preferred
Self-starter with a desire to learn and achieve with change management skills preferred
Company
DyStar
Welcome to DyStar! DyStar is a leading specialty chemical company with a heritage of more than a century in product development and innovation from the textile industry.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2010-01-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Eric Hopmann
Chief Commercial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-05
2025-06-02
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