Cost Accountant

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain standard costs, including materials, labor, scrap, yields, and overhead rates
• Perform variance analysis to monitor cost performance
• Conduct in-depth inventory analysis and reporting (MoM/YoY trends, inventory turns, DIO, E&O)
• Analyze product and customer-level margins, profitability of bids and quotes, and financial performance of projects and capital expenditures
• Support monthly financial close processes, budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc reporting
• Possess strong collaboration with manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial teams to turn data into actionable insights

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Product Engineering
• 3–5+ years of cost accounting or technical product experience
• Deep knowledge of BOMs, routers, manufacturing orders, variance analysis, and related terminology
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably Microsoft D365, JDE 9.1, or similar), including system implementation
• Advanced Excel modeling and strong Power BI dashboard skills
• A strategic mindset with excellent problem-solving, judgment, and communication skills
• Resilience, adaptability, and a drive for continuous improvement