Cost Accountant

Position Summary

Responsible for the maintenance of detailed cost by product and model information. Maintains and monitors cost data in the ERP system to ensure accurate product profitability information is reported to management. Assists in various other accounting related projects and tasks. Maintains and applies knowledge of current policies, laws, regulations, and processes.

• Maintain and update both standard and current costing data within the ERP system, including quarterly cost updates and revaluations.
• Deep-dive databases to determine the root cause of variance items and present counter measures and corrections to management.
• Investigate all cost variance accounts and items on at least a monthly basis.
• Report any unusual items to management and make necessary adjustments to accurately reflect product cost data.
• Support the quoting process by providing estimated cost data for GASE, LABOR, and OVERHEAD for new product quotes.
• Support cross‑functional teams in the budget and forecast process to ensure that the cost structure entered into the budget systems is correct and timely.
• Support cross‑functional teams to verify the accuracy of reported cost improvements and work with those teams to improve forecasting methods.
• Monitor all product cost elements such as defects, freight, duty, etc. to ensure they are being accurately calculated and costed to each product.
• Perform Price, Volume & Mix analysis to break down changes in revenue.
• Prepare product profitability analysis and data as needed for management and assist in the monthly financial closing process.
• Prepare account reconciliations for certain general‑ledger accounts assigned by F&A management.
• Assist in the month‑end close and BPR (Business Plan Report) reporting process, including gap analysis, profit‑by‑product analysis, cost allocation, and month‑end reporting.
• Assist in the yearly budget process and develop new‑year standard costs.

Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must possess the ability to perform duties utilizing current company software applications. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills are required. Performs job duties in an ethical and professional manner. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or an equivalent preferred. Substitution with prior work experience acceptable.

1-3 years of prior related experience preferred.

Physical Demands:
Required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Flexibility and ability to work occasional 41-60 hour weeks during month‑end closing or budgeting.

Travel:
Domestic travel may be required as needed.

Work Environment:
Working in an office environment with exposure to manufacturing areas.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) – Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin.

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