Cost Accountant
K & S Manufacturing
K&S Manufacturing is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Cost Accountant to join our team. This role is responsible for analyzing manufacturing costs, maintaining accurate cost records, and supporting financial reporting.
The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting foundation, proficient in excel, and prior experience in a manufacturing environment. Additionally, a willingness to work closely with production teams on the manufacturing floor. We are looking for someone who is a continuous learner, adaptable to change, and committed to building strong working relationships across all levels of the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and analyze product costing and manufacturing cost data.
- Monitor and analyze material, labor, and overhead costs to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Prepare and review cost reports, inventory valuations, and variance analyses.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes related to inventory and cost accounting.
- Reconcile inventory accounts and investigate discrepancies.
- Collaborate with production, engineering, purchasing, and operations teams to understand manufacturing processes and cost drivers.
- Participate in physical inventory counts and cycle count programs.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
- Assist with maintaining accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, and cost standards.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and inventory accounting.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP/MRP systems.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
Qualifications Preferred
- Experience within metal fabrication, machining, welding, or industrial manufacturing environments.
- Experience with standard costing, job costing, and variance analysis.
CONFIDENTIALITY AND DISCRETION
Must maintain the confidentiality of all company and customer information and must not discuss such matters outside of K&S. Tact and discretion must be used in all dealings with all customers and potential customers to maintain a positive image of K&S Manufacturing.
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