Cost Accountant

• Monitor and assess manufacturing costs, margins, and variances while driving improvements in cost reporting and cost-saving initiatives
• Develop and maintain standard cost capturing activities that align with production workflows
• Review and update labor rates and establish overhead rates for variable manufacturing costs assigned to work centers
• Collaborate with production management to conduct time studies and ensure accurate labor standards for bills of materials and production orders
• Work with cross-functional teams to collect cost inputs and enhance cost accuracy
• Support the sales team by providing detailed cost models and profitability analyses for quoting processes
• Conduct financial analysis of completed and ongoing projects including profitability, revenue recognition, and margin evaluation
• Manage and improve inventory valuation processes including conducting physical inventory counts and analyzing obsolete or slow-moving inventory
• Maintain and enhance processes and controls related to manufacturing costs and inventory management
• Provide detailed financial insights and recommendations to improve operational efficiency and cost effectiveness

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience in cost accounting in manufacturing settings
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and their application in manufacturing environments
• Proficiency in accounting and finance principles with experience in project accounting and revenue recognition
• Advanced analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
• Expertise in Excel and other Office365 tools with experience in inventory management systems
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment, especially in job-shop settings
• Knowledge of production workflows including work centers, production orders, bills of materials, and work-in-progress
• Familiarity with ERP systems, with Acumatica experience being a plus

Acumatica ERP system experience

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Free online training