Accounting/Estimator

Job Description

Cost Accountant

Mount Sterling, KY | Contract to Hire | 7:30am-4:30pm M-F

As a Cost Accountant you’ll be responsible for overseeing, analyzing, and validating cost expenditures and reduction initiatives within the plant. Review manufacturing process activities, record and validate data while making recommendations about cost‑efficient and financially feasible cost options.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze manufacturing activities and document/validate changes in process to determine what effect it has on the cost

Analyze manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs

Provide management with reports that specify and compare factors that affect product profitability

Work with CI/process teams to drive continuous improvement

Analyze and recommend cost and cost savings

Monitor the inventory cycle count adjustments

Prepare and complete internal cost audits according to GAAP

Maintain accuracy in the (SAP/ERP) system

Cost savings from improvement initiatives

Speed and accuracy of plant profitability drivers

Accuracy in cycle count adjustments

Plant performance leading indicators

Accuracy in program profitability (Burden model)

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience.

2+ years of cost accounting work experience (essential)

Strong experience with month‑end close

Knowledgeable on statistics

MS Office Suite and SAP

Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem‑solving skills

Meticulous attention to detail with strong organizational skills

Attention to detail while meeting strict deadlines

Works independently and as part of a team

Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes

Excellent report‑writing, communication and IT skills

Good understanding of costing principles and systems

Zing Recruiting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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