Financial Cost Accountant

About the role

The Financial Cost Accountant plays a crucial role in evaluating profitability, cost trends, and operational effectiveness. This position designs and implements tools within Microsoft Business Central to support accurate cost tracking and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial and operational data to evaluate profitability, cost drivers, trends, and variances impacting business performance.
• Review sales order packages for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with financial and operational requirements.
• Track open orders and prepare weekly forecasts, projections, and profitability analyses.
• Perform product, project, and job cost analysis, identifying discrepancies, risks, and opportunities for cost savings and margin improvement.
• Design, implement, and maintain cost-tracking tools and reporting processes within Microsoft Business Central.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance KPI dashboards and reporting tools that support the Company's strategic objectives.
• Recommend improvements to financial processes, controls, and policies to reduce costs and maximize profitability.
• Support annual external audits by preparing documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Collaborate with Operations, Estimating, Sales, and Project Management teams to ensure accurate costing and financial visibility.
• Absorb and respond to ad hoc financial analysis projects and special initiatives.

Requirements

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, complex formulas, financial modeling, and data analysis.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, cost accounting, and financial reporting.
• Experience working with ERP systems and financial databases.
• Ability to interpret financial data and communicate findings to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in financial analysis, cost accounting, project accounting, or a related role.

Skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Business Central
• Power BI, Tableau, or other business intelligence tools
• Excel automation, VBA, or financial reporting automation
• Manufacturing, fabrication, construction, industrial distribution, or project-based costing experience
• CPA, CMA, or progress toward professional certification

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (120 hours annually during first five years)
• Up to 40 Hours PTO
• Rollover 9 Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Performance-Based Bonus Opportunities
• Career Growth and Development Opportunities

Pay

$95,000.00 - $105,000.00 annually

Schedule

7:30 am - 4:30 pm IN OFFICE EVERYDAY