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Cost Accountant

New Castle, DEOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)$75,000–$107,000 /yrPosted 2 months ago

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Required skills

  • accounting
  • finance
  • Excel
  • formulas
  • pivot tables
  • data analysis
  • analytical skills
  • problem-solving skills
  • detail-oriented
  • multiple priorities

Nice to have

  • SAP
  • ERP
  • manufacturing
  • cost accounting
  • product costing
  • pricing

Role summary

Liveo Research, a global manufacturer of pharmaceutical packaging solutions, seeks a Cost Accountant for its Finance team in Delaware City, DE. This role involves analyzing manufacturing costs, preparing reports, supporting product costing and profitability analysis, identifying cost savings, and assisting with inventory, month-end close, budgeting, and audits. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, 1-2 years of accounting experience, strong Excel and analytical skills, and attention to detail. Experience with SAP or other ERP systems, and in manufacturing or cost accounting, is a plus.

Cost Accountant

Build Your Accounting Career in Manufacturing

Liveo Research is a global manufacturer of rigid pharmaceutical packaging solutions serving customers around the world. We're looking for a Cost Accountant to join our Finance team in Delaware City, DE.

This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working with data, understanding how a manufacturing operation works, and turning financial information into meaningful business insights.

Why Liveo?

  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
  • 401(k) with generous company match
  • Company-paid life insurance & short-term disability
  • Paid time off & holidays
  • Career growth with a global organization

What You'll Do

  • Analyze manufacturing costs and budget-to-actual results
  • Prepare production and cost analysis reports
  • Support product costing, pricing, and profitability analysis
  • Help identify cost-saving and process improvement opportunities
  • Support inventory and cycle count activities
  • Assist with month-end and year-end close
  • Support annual budgeting and financial audits
  • Work with the Finance team and other departments to improve cost reporting and processes

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 1–2 years of accounting experience preferred
  • Strong Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • SAP or other ERP experience is a plus
  • Manufacturing or cost accounting experience is a plus

Background Check & Drug Screening Required

Liveo Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable
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