Cost Accountant

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

Cost Accounting and Financial Analysis

• Maintain and update standard costs, manufacturing routings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) within the ERP system.
• Analyze labor, material, and overhead variances by job, work order, and product line.
• Prepare Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) analysis and gross margin reporting across customers, products, and individual jobs.
• Support annual standard cost updates, cost roll-ups, and the development of labor, machine, and overhead rates.
• Identify cost drivers and evaluate manufacturing expenses to support improved profitability and operational efficiency.
• Investigate scrap, rework, and production efficiency variances, recommending corrective actions when appropriate.

Inventory and Job Costing

• Monitor work-in-process (WIP) inventory and reconcile job costs to the general ledger.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end inventory reconciliations, including physical and cycle count activities.
• Support accurate inventory valuation using applicable FIFO and standard costing methodologies.
• Review job costing, routing accuracy, and manufacturing data to ensure costs are properly captured and reported.
• Maintain ERP data integrity, including job setup, cost center configurations, and manufacturing cost information.

Month-End Close and Financial Reporting

• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations related to inventory and cost of sales.
• Prepare financial analysis and reporting related to manufacturing costs, inventory, and gross margins.
• Support internal and external audits by providing cost accounting documentation, reconciliations, and supporting analysis.
• Assist with capital expenditure analysis and fixed asset costing as needed.

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Process Improvement

• Partner with Production, Purchasing, Engineering, and Operations teams to understand manufacturing costs and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Work with operational teams to investigate cost variances and improve the accuracy of production estimates and actual costs.
• Identify opportunities to improve costing processes, inventory controls, and ERP reporting.
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives through accurate cost analysis and operational reporting.
• Communicate financial findings and cost-related recommendations to relevant stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least three years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of standard costing, actual costing, manufacturing variance analysis, and inventory valuation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and advanced formulas.
• Experience with general ledger reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate across Accounting, Production, Engineering, and Operations teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with JobBoss ERP, particularly job costing, manufacturing routings, inventory management, and reporting modules.
• Previous experience in a job-shop, machining, fabrication, or discrete manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with FIFO and standard cost inventory valuation methods.
• Experience supporting month-end close processes and general ledger reconciliations.
• Exposure to lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Previous experience in aerospace, precision machining, or other highly regulated manufacturing industries.
• CPA, MBA, or progress toward a relevant professional certification.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
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