Cost Accountant

About the role

Hayden Industrial, a leading manufacturer of industrial cooling systems, is seeking a Cost Accountant to analyze, monitor, and control costs. This role ensures accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial processes and helps management make informed decisions by preparing cost reports, tracking production expenses, identifying cost-saving opportunities, updating standard costs, and ensuring accurate inventory valuation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing, operation, and overhead costs
• Prepare and maintain cost accounting reports
• Monitor inventory transactions and perform inventory reconciliations
• Calculate standard costs and investigate variances
• Develop and maintain cost accounting system and procedures
• Conduct profitability and cost-benefit analysis
• Review production costs and recommend cost reduction strategies
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with production, procurement, project management, and finance teams to improve cost efficiency

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 2+ years of cost accounting experience
• Proven experience in cost accounting, manufacturing accounting, or financial analysis
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles (US GAAP)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with ERP systems (e.g., Glovia) is a plus
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organization abilities
• Excellent communication and reporting skills

Work Environment

This job primarily operates in a professional office environment using standard office equipment. When in the manufacturing facility, all employees are required to wear personal protective equipment, including hearing protection, safety glasses with side shields, and OSHA-compliant safety boots/shoes.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Remain stationary for long periods while operating a computer and other office machinery
• Occasionally move about inside the office to access filing cabinets and operate office machinery
• Lift or move objects up to 25 pounds
• On occasion, visit the shop, which is a non-temperature-controlled environment with loud noises, dust, dirt, and metal particles typically associated with metal fabrication shops

Schedule

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off schedule
• Professional development opportunities