Cost Accountant

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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor