# Cost Accountant

> Activate Talent · Philippines (Remote) · — · Posted 2026-03-11

**Workplace:** remote

## Description

We are a fast-growing beauty brand focused on creating high-performance, multifunctional products made with certified organic ingredients. Our formulations adhere to strict clean beauty standards and prioritize sustainability, transparency, and product integrity.

Our product philosophy blends **skincare and makeup functionality**, delivering effective, environmentally conscious beauty solutions designed for modern consumers. Every stage of product development is guided by a commitment to sustainability and responsible sourcing.

### **Role Overview**

We are seeking a **detail-oriented and analytical Cost Accountant** to support financial operations related to product costing and inventory management.

This role will be responsible for maintaining accurate cost data, supporting inventory reconciliation, resolving invoice discrepancies, and producing reporting that supports financial and operational decision-making. The position works cross-functionally with **Finance and Supply Chain teams** to ensure accurate cost reporting and to identify opportunities for cost optimization.

### **Key Responsibilities**

### **Cost of Goods & Landed Cost Management**

-   Calculate and maintain accurate **landed cost of goods (COG)** for finished products, components, and raw materials.
-   Maintain and refine the **cost accounting system** to ensure accurate costing across product lines.
-   Ensure accuracy in **Bills of Materials (BOMs)** to calculate landed costs including freight, duties, and related expenses.

### **Inventory Reconciliation**

-   Reconcile **physical inventory and cycle counts** against the general ledger.
-   Ensure alignment between inventory records and the **balance sheet** on a monthly, annual, and ad hoc basis.

### **Invoice Discrepancy Resolution**

-   Investigate and resolve **vendor invoice discrepancies** in partnership with Accounts Payable and Supply Chain teams.
-   Collaborate with **external suppliers and manufacturing partners** to resolve cost or billing discrepancies.

### **Financial & Operational Reporting**

-   Partner with Supply Chain to analyze **inventory balances, waste, and scrap**.
-   Investigate differences between **purchase receipts and vendor invoices**.
-   Support **inventory purchase cash flow projections**.
-   Produce **ad hoc reports** for Finance, Supply Chain, and leadership.
-   Provide reporting on **spend by vendor and product category**.

### **Cost Database Management**

-   Build and maintain **cost databases** to ensure current and accurate cost information across financial reporting systems.

### **Cost Optimization & Analysis**

-   Analyze cost drivers across **products, manufacturing processes, and supply partners**.
-   Evaluate the cost impact of **changes in product design, materials, manufacturing processes, or services**.
-   Identify and propose **cost-saving opportunities** in collaboration with Supply Chain leadership.

## Requirements

-   **Bachelor’s degree** in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
-   **2–4 years of experience** in cost accounting.
-   Experience in **manufacturing, consumer goods, or supply chain environments** preferred.
-   Strong understanding of **inventory accounting, standard costing, and cost analysis**.
-   **Advanced Excel skills**, including working with large datasets and pivot tables.
-   Strong **analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills**.
-   Highly **detail-oriented** with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

### **Preferred Profile**

-   Comfortable working in a **fast-paced, growing company environment**.
-   Hands-on mindset with a willingness to take ownership of projects and processes.
-   Strong cross-functional collaboration skills when working with **Finance, Supply Chain, and external partners**.
-   Experience working in **consumer product or beauty brands** is a plus.

## Apply

[Apply at Activate Talent](https://apply.workable.com/careersactivatetalent/j/A1EC194E97/apply)

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