Accountant / Financial Analyst

About The Company Our client is a leading manufacturing organization specializing in CNC machining and gear cutting services. With a commitment to precision, quality, and innovation, the company serves a diverse range of industries including aerospace, automotive, and industrial machinery. Their state-of-the-art facilities and highly skilled workforce enable them to deliver complex components with tight tolerances and superior craftsmanship. The organization values continuous improvement, technological advancement, and fostering a collaborative work environment to maintain their competitive edge in the manufacturing sector. About The Role The Cost Accountant position is a critical role within the manufacturing operations, responsible for overseeing job costing, financial analysis, and reporting in a CNC machining and gear cutting job shop environment. This role involves owning the entire job-level cost tracking process from quotation through to project completion. The successful candidate will analyze actual versus estimated costs for machined and gear-cut parts, maintain accurate machine and labor rate data, and collaborate closely with shop floor leadership to ensure margins are protected on every job. The role requires a detail-oriented approach, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively across departments to support cost control initiatives and improve overall operational efficiency. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field2-5 years of cost accounting experience in a job shop, machine shop, or manufacturing environmentWorking knowledge of job costing, machine hour rate development, and WIP accountingFamiliarity with routings, work orders, and shop floor data collection (labor/machine time reporting)ERP experience with job shop systems (e.g., JobBOSS, E2/ProShop, Global Shop, Epicor, Infor, or similar)Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, cost models)Solid understanding of GAAP as applied to inventory and cost of salesCPA, CMA, or progress toward certification is a plusAbility to walk the shop floor and communicate effectively with machinists and supervisors Responsibilities Maintain detailed job cost records for each work order, including materials, direct labor, machine time, tooling, and outside processing costsAnalyze actual versus quoted/estimated costs at job close-out, reporting margin erosion and identifying root causes such as setup overruns, cycle time variances, scrap, and reworkDevelop and maintain machine hour rates by work center, incorporating depreciation, tooling, and overhead costsSupport estimating and quoting activities with accurate cost data on setup times, run times, material yield, and outside service costs; perform quote vs. actual analysis to enhance future quoting accuracy Track and analyze setup versus run time by job and machine, identifying low-margin parts and customer profitabilityReconcile work-in-progress (WIP) inventory by job and perform monthly WIP valuation, including assessing percent-complete for long-running jobsMonitor scrap, rework, and first-pass yield metrics by job, machine, and operator, quantifying their impact on costsTrack costs associated with perishable tooling such as inserts, hobs, cutters, and grinding wheels, and allocate these costs appropriatelyCost and reconcile raw materials including bar stock, forgings, and castingsAnalyze capital requests for new machinery, evaluating ROI, payback period, and capacity impact on machine ratesSupport month-end closing processes, including WIP-to-finished goods transfers, cost of goods sold (COGS), inventory reserves, and journal entries related to job costsAssist with physical inventory counts of raw materials, WIP, tooling, and finished goods to ensure inventory accuracyPartner with operations and purchasing teams on cost reduction initiatives and pricing strategiesProvide backup support to the Division Controller on critical functions such as banking, payroll, financial close, KPI & Scorecard reporting, and special projects Benefits Competitive salary package commensurate with experienceHealth, dental, and vision insurance plansRetirement savings plan with employer matchingPaid time off and holidaysOpportunities for professional development and certification supportCollaborative and innovative work environment Equal Opportunity Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law.