Job title: Cost Accounting Staff
Job type: Full-Time
Emp type: Full-time
Functional Expertise: Finance & Accounting
Skills: cost accrounting SAP
Location: Sto. Tomas, Batangas
Job published: 2025-06-20
Job ID: 45151

Job Description

Responsible for determining and analyzing product costs, supporting profitability assessments, and ensuring accurate cost records. Assists in cost reporting, variance analysis, and inventory monitoring to support financial decision-making.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 
You will: 

  • Gather and record cost data for each product, including materials, inventory, and labor.
  • Monitor monthly production output and warehouse stock movements.
  • Support the preparation of sales-to-cost reports, including analysis of exchange and reject rates.
  • Assist in evaluating changes in material usage, labor costs, and manufacturing methods and their impact on product costs.
  • Compare actual manufacturing costs against standard costs and help generate variance reports.
  • Support cost estimation for new and proposed products.
  • Prepare reports that analyze and compare pricing factors and overall product profitability.
  • Participate in the month-end closing activities related to the general ledger.
  • Conduct physical inventory counts and oversee cycle counting programs.
  • Reconcile and monitor finished goods inventory.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

 QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: 

  • You must have a college degree, preferably in Accountancy.
  • You must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA); certification is an advantage.
  • You must have at least two (2) years of solid experience in Cost Accounting within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the bread or food industry.
  • You must have a strong background in cost accounting systems and excellent analytical skills, with a sound understanding of accounting principles.
  • You must have experience collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams on the development and analysis of cost standards.
  • You must have the ability to accurately prepare daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
  • You must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
  • You must have experience with SAP; familiarity is considered an advantage.
  • You must be a team player and willing to work extended hours when necessary.

 Work Schedule: Regular day shift (8 am – 5 pm) 

Work Setup: Hybrid – 4 days onsite; 1 day WFH – Santo Tomas, Batangas