Cost Accountant, Divergent Technologies

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 2–5 years of experience in cost accounting or manufacturing finance
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting and COGS in an ERP environment
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, structured models)
• Experience working in manual or semi-manual environments with imperfect data
• Comfortable operating in a startup or high-growth environment

Desirable

• Support accurate cost accounting and inventory valuation while helping build scalable, reliable financial processes that improve COGS accuracy, operational visibility, and audit readiness
• Assist with inventory and cost accounting activities during close
• Prepare sub-ledger to GL reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Maintain and update standard costs in the ERP system
• Support inventory valuation, WIP tracking, and COGS accuracy
• Analyze cost variances including PPV and absorption
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to validate inventory movements and cost inputs
• Develop and maintain templates and reconciliations for month-end close
• Support physical inventory counts, reconciliations, and audits
• Document and improve costing and inventory processes
• Provide ad hoc cost analysis and support ERP, reporting, and cross-functional initiatives
• Primarily office-based with extensive computer and ERP system use
• Regular collaboration with Accounting, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams
• Occasional presence in manufacturing or warehouse areas to support process reviews and inventory counts
• Fast-paced, high-growth operational environment requiring cross-functional coordination