Cost Accountant

The Cost Accountant role supports the cost accounting function for the manufacturing entities of Toyota Automated Logistics, ensuring accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and financial analytics. This role combines technical accounting expertise with delivering timely and reliable cost information that supports operational and strategic decision making.

• Execute standard costing, variance analysis, and cost allocation processes.
• Monitor and analyze manufacturing costs, labor, overhead, and material usage.
• Ensure accurate inventory valuation and reconciliation with ERP systems.
• Provide insights into cost drivers and recommend efficiency improvements.
• Work with leadership to schedule and prioritize projects on a macro level; ability to prioritize individual tasks on your own.

• Support annual budget preparation and rolling forecasts.
• Partner with operations in developing cost projections, monitor performance against targets.

• Ensure compliance with internal policies, JSOX and ISO requirements.
• Provide cost data for management reporting.
• Support internal and external audits with cost-related documentation.
• Uphold internal service level agreements for timely support and guidance to internal and external customers.

• Identify opportunities to streamline cost accounting processes.
• Implement best practices in manufacturing cost control and reporting.
• Constantly improve the process – minimize paperwork while further developing electronic workflows.
• Cross train as back‑up within the Cost Accounting group and location administration.
• Perform additional assignments as identified.

• 5% overnight travel (Travel expenses paid by Bastian Solutions)
• Ability to travel for purpose of site visits and training as required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Preferred 2-3 years manufacturing or cost accounting experience.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles and GAAP.
• Proficient in ERP systems and Excel, Microsoft D365 experience a plus.
• Ability to work well with a diverse group of peers in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong work ethic, initiative, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to the business.
• Timely execution of assigned tasks with accuracy and strong communication channels – reporting to management and interface with coworkers on issues that arise.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; communicate effectively with team members and leaders.
• Attention to details and a commitment to accuracy, quality, and integrity.
• Extreme ownership mindset.
• Demonstrate positive and infectious attitude, mutual respect, motivate and promote overall teamwork.
• Must be eligible to work in the USA long term without sponsorship.
• Based in manufacturing facilities and corporate office with production team interaction.
• Lead and model safe work practices while in facilities.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match
• Vacation/Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Associations, Conferences and Subscriptions
• Company Meetings & Events

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