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Cost Accountant

Job in Virginia, St. Louis County, Minnesota, 55792, USA
Listing for: Jobtailor
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-06
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 85000 - 125000 USD Yearly USD 85000.00 125000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Develop and maintain standard costs, including materials, labor, scrap, yields, and overhead rates
Perform variance analysis to monitor cost performance
Conduct in-depth inventory analysis and reporting (MoM/YoY trends, inventory turns, DIO, E&O)
Analyze product and customer-level margins, profitability of bids and quotes, and financial performance of projects and capital expenditures
Support monthly financial close processes, budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc reporting
Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial teams to turn data into actionable insights

Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Product Engineering
  • 3–5+ years of cost accounting or technical product experience
  • Deep knowledge of BOMs, routers, manufacturing orders, variance analysis, and related terminology
  • Experience with ERP systems (preferably Microsoft D365, JDE 9.1, or similar), including system implementation
  • Advanced Excel modeling and strong Power BI dashboard skills
  • A strategic mindset with excellent problem-solving, judgment, and communication skills
  • Resilience, adaptability, and a drive for continuous improvement.
Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in cost accounting, financial analysis, and inventory management, with a strong focus on leveraging ERP systems and advanced Excel modeling to drive strategic insights and continuous improvement.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • Cost Accounting
  • Variance Analysis
  • ERP Systems Implementation
  • Advanced Excel Modeling
  • Power BI Dashboard Skills
ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills
  • Cost Analysis
  • Inventory Analysis
  • Financial Performance Analysis
  • Budgeting
  • Forecasting
  • BOMs
  • Routers
  • Manufacturing Orders
  • Scrap Analysis
  • Yield Analysis
Soft Skills
  • Problem-Solving
  • Judgment
  • Communication
  • Resilience
  • Adaptability
Industry Keywords
  • Cost Performance
  • Financial Close Processes
  • Ad Hoc Reporting
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Actionable Insights
Tools & Technologies
  • Microsoft D365
  • JDE 9.1
  • Power BI
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