Cost Accountant

About the role

Pride Engineering, LLC designs and manufactures highly engineered, mission-critical machine tools and equipment used globally in the production of two-piece metal cans for the beverage and food industries. As a Cost Accountant, you will participate in all financial matters of the Company, playing a key role in monthly closings and reporting key sales, cost, and profitability measures to the senior leadership team. You will also review capital expenditures.

Responsibilities

• Review and process upgrades to current installed systems (SAGE 100 ERP & Scanco systems).
• Maintain work center labor and overhead rates.
• Maintain Fixed Assets.
• Prepare Business Insurance Documents.
• Prepare Censuses for Manufacturing and Cyber Security.
• Improve summarization and understanding of root cause behind variance information.
• Support month-end close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial write-ups, and reporting, as well as Budget, Forecast, and other reporting.
• Maintain accuracy of sales, cost, order, and backlog database (via download through Access to Excel pivot table environment).
• Implement a cycle count program to maintain accurate physical inventory counts and values.
• Analyze AP/AR/Labor processes to gain efficiency via process improvement and/or use of bolt-on software.
• Develop internal controls and fiscal policies.
• Build annual operating plans and forecast updates to meet Company growth and profitability goals.
• Maintain cash reporting and cash forecasts.
• Manage the annual audit process.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in cost accounting, accounting, or related financial roles with exposure to cost accounting systems.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation preferred.
• Significant involvement in the monthly financial close process.
• Experience supporting financial leadership within a small to mid-sized company or business division.
• Manufacturing industry experience required.
• Proven success in a private, fast-paced, and growing business environment preferred.
• Experience improving, redesigning, or streamlining Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes is a plus.
• Strong analytical and quantitative abilities.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and experience working with databases and financial data.
• Experience using Microsoft Power BI or similar reporting and analytics tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated desire to develop leadership capabilities.
• Ability to partner effectively with the Controller and Management Team.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach with a commitment to supporting company growth and success.
• Maintains the highest ethical and professional standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work in an office environment.
• Willingness to spend time in a manufacturing setting and use required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Demonstrates values and behaviors aligned with the company's culture and long-term vision.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental programs.
• Life insurance.
• Generous paid time off program.
• Retirement savings plan with a company match.
• No waiting period for benefits—eligible on your first day of employment.