Dielectric - Cost Accountant

Job Summary

The Cost Accountant is responsible for supporting the integrity and accuracy of the company's cost accounting processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role focuses on maintaining standard costs, analyzing production and purchasing variances, supporting inventory accuracy, and contributing to financial reporting and operational decision-making.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and review standard costs within the Oracle ERP system, ensuring accuracy and alignment with current production processes
• Analyze production, labor, and purchase price variances; identify trends and provide actionable insights
• Support cost analysis for new products, process changes, and manufacturing improvements
• Partner with Engineering and Operations to understand cost drivers and improve cost accuracy
• Support inventory management, including planning and execution of annual physical inventory and ongoing cycle counts
• Analyze inventory variances and research root causes
• Support accurate inventory valuation and cost roll-ups
• Work with Supply Chain and Production teams to ensure alignment between inventory, costing, and production data
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities, prepare and analyze monthly Gross Margin reports, and assist with account reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts
• Provide analysis and explanations of cost related variances for financial reporting
• Aid in the preparation of the annual budget, including cost modeling and historical analysis
• Support ongoing financial analysis to identify cost saving opportunities
• Utilize Oracle ERP and Microsoft Excel to manage cost data and reporting
• Maintain organized and accurate cost accounting documentation
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in costing, reporting, and inventory management
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests from management

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of experience in cost accounting or general accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with ERP systems required; Oracle experience is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization, from plant floor to executive leadership

About Sinclair

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.

About The Team

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open-door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.