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Job Title: Cost Accountant

Department: Accounting and Finance

Reports to: Controller

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary

The Cost Accountant is responsible for supporting the integrity and accuracy of the companys cost

accounting processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role focuses on maintaining

standard costs, analyzing production and purchasing variances, supporting inventory accuracy, and

contributing to financial reporting and operational decision-making.

The Cost Accountant works cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to

ensure accurate product costing, identify opportunities for cost improvement, and support efficient

manufacturing processes. This position plays a key role in monthly close activities, inventory

management, and continuous improvement initiatives to support overall profitability and operational

performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Cost Accounting & Analysis

Maintain and review standard costs within the Oracle ERP system, ensuring accuracy and

alignment with current production processes

Analyze production, labor, and purchase price variances; identify trends and provide

actionable insights

Assist in preparing and analyzing monthly Gross Margin reports

Support cost analysis for new products, process changes, and manufacturing improvements

Partner with Engineering and Operations to understand cost drivers and improve cost

accuracy

Inventory & Manufacturing Support

Assist with planning and execution of annual physical inventory and ongoing cycle counts

Analyze inventory variances and research root causes

Support accurate inventory valuation and cost roll-ups

Work with Supply Chain and Production teams to ensure alignment between inventory,

costing, and production data

Financial Reporting & Close Process

Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities

Support journal entries and assist with account reconciliations for assigned balance sheet

accounts

Provide analysis and explanations of cost-related variances for financial reporting

Assist in maintaining accurate and timely financial data for management reporting

Budgeting & Forecasting Support

Assist in the preparation of the annual budget, including cost modeling and historical

analysis

Analyze cost trends and provide insights to support forecasting and planning

Support ongoing financial analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities

Systems, Documentation & Continuous Improvement

Utilize Oracle ERP and Microsoft Excel to manage cost data and reporting

Maintain organized and accurate cost accounting documentation

Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies.

Identify opportunities for process improvements in costing, reporting, and inventory

management

Support ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests from management

Desired Qualifications

Bachelors or Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; or equivalent

experience

35 years of experience in cost accounting or general accounting, preferably in a

manufacturing environment

Experience with ERP systems required; Oracle experience preferred

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Ability to work cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment

Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and data integrity

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Proven ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization, from plant floor to

executive leadership

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