Cost Accountant

Your Role

Analyze manufacturing costs for materials, labor, inventory, and overhead; investigate variances and key cost drivers.

Lead review and validation of bills of materials (BOMs), routings, labor standards, and operational processes.

Perform time studies and cost analyses to support accurate labor and overhead allocations.

Evaluate cost impacts of product, material, equipment, or process changes.

Partner with plant operations, engineering, and finance to improve cost accuracy and reporting; observe processes and gather cost data within manufacturing environments.

Develop, document, and maintain standard costing methodologies and allocation methods.

Support ERP system conversion, including data validation, testing, and reconciliation.

Provide management with cost insights, recommendations, and reporting to support decision-making.

Assist with audits, budgeting, forecasting, and continuous cost improvement initiatives.

Perform additional accounting or analytical duties as assigned.

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in discrete or light assembly-based production
• Experience analyzing standard vs. actual costs, reviewing BOMs, and evaluating labor and overhead allocations
• Experience supporting ERP implementations, system conversions, or major process changes strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and methodologies
• Analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate insights to non-financial stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups; macros a plus)
• Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 strongly preferred; SAP, Oracle, or similar acceptable)

Physical Demands

• Primarily sedentary work with occasional walking and standing
• Occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force
• Frequent use of hands, wrists, and fingers for computer-based work

Work Environment

• Generally not exposed to adverse environmental conditions
• Occasionally exposed to a manufacturing environment, including proximity to machinery and production equipment
• Regular use of computer systems and standard office equipment