Cost Accountant

About the role

This role offers the opportunity to build and apply cost accounting expertise in a high-precision manufacturing environment supporting advanced industries such as semiconductors. You will partner closely with operations and other teams to understand cost drivers, analyze variances, and support informed business decisions that impact site performance.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze data on raw materials, labor, and overhead costs.
• Calculate and monitor standard costs, actual costs, and variances.
• Prepare cost reports and financial statements for management review.
• Perform inventory valuations and assist with physical stock counts.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including asset capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate fixed asset registers and ensure compliance with accounting policies.
• Perform month-end close activities related to cost accounting, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Collaborate with finance and operations teams to ensure timely and accurate month-end financial close.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Work closely with production, procurement, and asset management teams to ensure accurate cost allocation and asset tracking.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and update costing and fixed asset systems and documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 3-4 years minimum of relevant accounting experience, preferably in cost accounting and fixed asset management within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Exposure to standard costing environments, including cost updates and variance analysis (materials, labor, overhead).
• Experience in inventory accounting, including cycle counts and/or physical inventory processes.
• Experience supporting budgeting or forecasting processes through cost analysis and reporting.
• Experience in fixed asset accounting (capitalization, depreciation, tracking) preferred.
• Solid understanding of cost accounting principles, including standard costing and variance analysis.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP related to inventory and cost accounting.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, data analysis).
• Ability to analyze and interpret large datasets to identify trends, discrepancies, and cost drivers.
• Familiarity with internal controls and basic compliance requirements.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy across multiple data sources.
• Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work within and across teams.
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.

Company Overview

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc., is a global leader in chemical solutions which enable the semiconductor industry and the digital universe. We have an exciting opportunity at our North Kingstown, RI facility for a Cost Accountant!