Cost Accountant

Description

• Develop, implement, and maintain standard costs for all manufactured goods and processes, ensuring alignment with operational and financial objectives.
• Analyze and track manufacturing costs related to materials, labor, and overhead to ensure financial accuracy and identify cost drivers.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate accounting policies, and GAAP standards.
• Participate in special projects, capital expenditure analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Resolve cost variances, maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs), and ensure proper routing data.
• Partner with operations teams to identify process improvements that enhance cost efficiency and accuracy.
• Support the development of annual budgets and financial forecasts by providing cost-related input and variance projections.
• Maintain and update cost accounting systems, Epicor and related databases to ensure timely, accurate, and reliable cost information.
• Prepare, analyze, and present regular financial and cost reports to management, highlighting trends, insights, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis comparing actual costs to standard costs; identify root causes and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
• Oversee inventory valuation processes, including reconciliations, physical counts, and analysis of inventory adjustments.

Requirements

• Ability to move through manufacturing environments as needed.
• Visual acuity to review detailed financial data and production information.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles, standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory management.
• 10 + years of progressive cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• CPA or CMA certification preferred but not required.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (Epicor) and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Must be able to travel up to one week per month to support manufacturing facilities.
• Effective communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally and present financial data clearly.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance