Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant

Reports To: Director of Finance

FLSA Status: Exempt (Salary)

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Flexible) (Schedule may vary based on business needs)

Position Summary

The Cost Accountant performs advanced, high-level accounting responsibilities requiring the consistent use of professional judgement and in-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP. This role leads to complex journal entries, financial analysis, reconciliations, multi-state tax compliance, process improvements, and internal control execution. The Senior Staff Accountant also partners closely with the Director of Finance, serving as a key resource and providing analytical, technical, and operational accounting support across the organization.

Essential Functions

• Work with the accounting team to prepare current, accurate, and complete financial statements. This includes monthly and annual financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and various operations reports.
• Maintain and control inventory, material issuance, labor reporting, labor application, overhead rate development and application.
• Provide financial variance analysis for our leadership team members and translate financial performance into actionable insights including technology-based solutions.
• Maintain and strengthen financial controls, job costing, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor variances and perform gross margin analysis, working closely with department heads for trends, budgeting, and forecasting, managing operational data and maintaining data accuracy and integrity.
• Develop proficiency in Syteline ERP system.
• Responsible for bill of material review, analysis, and modification suggestions.
• Review and analyze documents and invoices received from external departments for duties, freight, finished goods, and other miscellaneous items.
• Developing and analyzing costs, cost standards, establishing costs of business processes
• Establish efficient processes for reviewing and recording recurring transactions to ensure accurate sales and inventory reporting (ensuring correct sales, inventory dollar and unit reporting).
• Partner with operations to improve Inventory accuracy, cycle count processes, and production reporting integrity.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance and communicate planned and unplanned absences in accordance with company policy.
• Complete special projects and additional assignments as needed.

Safety Responsibilities

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Comprehend, retain, and comply with established safety programs.

Qualifications

Required

• Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Effective communicator and collaborative team member.
• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and implement solutions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, written, verbal or otherwise
• Strong proficiency of Microsoft Office, advanced Excel (pivot tables, power query) and Power BI preferred.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently as needed.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to sit at a desk and work in front of a computer screen for up to 8 hours per day.
• Must be able to read, write, communicate, and comprehend the English language.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements as outlined in this position description.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Four (4) or more years related accounting or financial experience
• Minimum of three (3) years in a manufacturing environment.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in an office environment; occasional visits to production areas.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for keyboarding, data entry, and operation of standard office equipment.
• Ability to stand and walk throughout the facility as needed.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move items weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, including listening and speaking.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Safety Equipment

When entering designated production areas, employees are required to wear steel-toed safety shoes and approved eye protection with side shields. Hearing protection is required only in posted areas of the production environment, in accordance with safety signage and company policy.

Employment Statement

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or assign other duties as business needs require. This document does not constitute a contract of employment.

Acknowledgment

Employee Name (Print): ______________________________

Employee Signature: ________________________________ Date: _____________