Cost Accounting Manager

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Cost Accounting Manager supporting monthly inventory costing and financial reporting processes for a U.S.-based consumer apparel brand with complex global inventory operations.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇵🇭 PhilippinesJuniorMid-Level💰 ₱70,000 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Cost Accounting, including Standard Costing, Inventory Valuation, and Cost Variance Analysis, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance costing accuracy and reporting. Proficient in utilizing ERP systems and advanced Excel skills to analyze large datasets and provide financial insights.

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Cost Accounting ExperienceStandard CostingInventory ValuationAdvanced Microsoft Excel SkillsERP System Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Cost Variance AnalysisLanded Cost AccountingInventory ReconciliationFinancial AnalysisData Analysis

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsSAPOracleNetSuiteMicrosoft Dynamics

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingConsumer GoodsApparelRetailDistributionECommerce

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the company's month-end inventory costing update process and provide guidance to the Staff Cost Accountant.
Perform monthly inventory costing activities, including standard cost updates.
Analyze inventory transactions and allocate production costs, freight, duties, FOB charges, and other landed costs.
Review purchase orders and compare actual landed costs against expected costs.
Maintain and update standard costs within the company's ERP system.
Analyze cost variances, identify root causes, and collaborate with sourcing, production, and operations teams to resolve issues.
Support month-end close activities related to inventory and cost accounting.
Perform inventory reconciliations and valuation analysis.
Review domestic production costing and conduct monthly cost analyses.
Partner with Operations, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to improve costing accuracy and reporting.
Support internal and external audit activities related to inventory and cost accounting.
Recommend process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and introduce cost accounting best practices.
Assist with ad hoc accounting projects and financial analysis as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum of 2–4 years of Cost Accounting experience.
Experience in Manufacturing, Consumer Goods (CPG), Apparel, Retail, Distribution, eCommerce, or other inventory-based industries.
Experience supporting complex inventory environments with multiple manufacturing locations is highly preferred.
Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
Ability to work overnight/graveyard shifts in Philippine time or within U.S. operating hours.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Lookups, Advanced Formulas, Data Analysis).
Experience working with enterprise-level ERP systems.
Strong understanding of: Standard Costing, Inventory Valuation, Cost Variance Analysis, Landed Cost Accounting (FOB, Freight, Duties, Agent Fees).
Ability to analyze large datasets and produce meaningful financial insights.
Knowledge of industry-specific software/knowledge including ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Industry-leading salary packages
Permanent work-from-home setup
Government-mandated benefits
Company equipment provided
Internet stipends upon regularization
HMO Coverage
PTO credits and service incentive leaves
Major spring and winter company live events
Monthly employee appreciation virtual events
Company-provided career skills training courses
A company culture focused on your personal and professional growth