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Description

We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Cost Accountant/Analyst to join a dynamic and successful accounting team at an established organization in Oahu. This is a fully onsite role, offering an opportunity to play a key part in shaping pricing strategies and improving financial outcomes. The ideal candidate has both the analytical mindset and the technical know-how to manage item-level cost analysis, optimize pricing models, and ensure seamless integration of pricing strategies across departments.

This role will be responsible for evaluating costs tied to products and services, developing pricing methodologies, and providing actionable insights to improve bottom-line performance. In this position, you’ll collaborate with teams in finance, operations, procurement, inventory management, and sales to support accurate pricing adjustments and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities for the Cost Accountant/Analyst:

+ Monitor the accuracy of costs and margins across various product/service categories to support sales objectives and profitability goals.

+ Ensure all direct and indirect product costs are accurately factored into final pricing.

+ Administer timely price updates, corrections, and system-wide adjustments.

+ Manage contract pricing setup, rebates, agreements, and allowances, ensuring systematic accuracy and compliance.

+ Compute related financial adjustments such as credits, debits, and vendor reconciliation as part of pricing workflows.

+ Conduct detailed variance and margin analyses to identify key trends.

+ Generate reports by leveraging advanced Excel functionality and SQL queries to identify opportunities for improvement and address cost discrepancies.

+ Act as a key liaison between teams to resolve pricing and billing issues in a collaborative, efficient manner.

+ Drive process enhancements across departments while ensuring data accuracy and pricing integrity are consistently maintained.

+ Create and maintain easy-to-follow documentation on internal pricing workflows.

+ Lead department-level or cross-functional initiatives, ensuring alignment with company objectives, budget, and schedule constraints.

What You’ll Bring as a Cost Accountant/Analyst:

+ A problem-solving mindset paired with a customer-focused attitude.

+ The initiative to streamline processes and foster collaboration across functions.

+ A strong understanding of the relationship between pricing strategies, financial performance, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

+ Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.

+ Minimum of 3 years in roles involving supply chain cost analysis or pricing workflow management.

+ Experience or familiarity with the manufacturing / distribution industry is highly preferred (4+ years is ideal).

+ Advanced skills in Excel (e.g., PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, SUMIFS, and formula creation) and the ability to handle large datasets effectively.

+ Experience using ERP systems; prior familiarity with earned income tracking software (e.g., Track Max) is desirable.

+ Strong analytical and planning capabilities, with a proactive approach to identifying pricing issues and proposing actionable solutions.

+ Exceptional communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to liaise across teams and levels of leadership.

+ Highly organized with strict attention to detail while demonstrating adaptability to a fast-paced environment.

This position is an excellent fit for someone who thrives in detailed, data-driven environments and enjoys partnering with cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals. If you are excited about Cost Accounting/Analysis, and reside on Oahu to work for this 100% onsite, M-F, in-office role, contact Erica Huggins, 808.452.0256.

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