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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
exe cutive leadership