Cost Estimator Immediate Need

Position Summary: The Cost Accountant II plays a critical role in collecting, analyzing and reporting on operational financial performance. This position partners closely with site leadership to understand and address production variances, cost components and drivers, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs. The role ensures accurate inventory costing, strong variance analysis, and ongoing enhancement of financial processes in a standard cost environment. Cost Accountant II serves as a key collaborator in driving value optimization initiatives across the organization.

Costing & Inventory

Assist in developing and maintaining the accuracy and integrity of product costs, including at the component level, across intercompany sites.

Be the site point person for costing related inquiries.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Participate in month-end closing activities including journal entries, reconciliations, and cost-center/location reporting.

Understand production-related variances and work with operations leaders to resolve ongoing issues.

Serve as a financial business partner to site management by collecting and analyzing financial, inventory and production data to help control operational expenses.

buy evaluations, capacity analysis, and ROI of proposed capital investments.

Ensure cycle count plan requirements are met and help drive improvements in inventory accuracy.

Process Improvement & Standardization

Improve financial processes and analytics to support better forecasting, variance tracking, and site-level accountability.

Perform additional analysis and reporting needed to support business objectives.

Lead and collaborate in cross functional value-driven initiatives focused on optimizing efficiency, reducing waste, and improving financial performance.

Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in cost accounting in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Knowledge of all accounting functions.

In-depth emotional intelligence: behavioral maturity, demonstrated trust and integrity, high ethical standards, interpersonal competence and the ability to prevent, reduce and resolve conflict.

stand-up presentation and training skills.

PC Computer Proficiency: Word, Access, PowerPoint etc.

Advanced proficiency in report writing, database management, and Excel.

Demonstrated team and individual leadership skills: decision-making, analytical, team-building and organization skills.

S. in Business, Finance or Accounting or equivalent relevant experience in lieu of degree.

Relevant certification including CPA or CMA preferred.

Target Cash Profit Sharing for the Position: 8.00%

Generous paid time off programs and paid company holidays to support flexibility and work-life balance

Annual Discretionary Cash Profit Sharing

Immediate eligibility and vesting in 401(k), including 100% company match, up to 5% of eligible compensation

Market leading health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offerings for associates and qualified dependents

Significant company contribution to Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability income protection coverage at no cost to associates

Tuition reimbursement

A strong set of complementary resources to support associate well-being, including resource groups, EAP, and dedicated mental health support.

The Oatey family of companies are an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We recruit, employ, promote, and offer competitive pay for all jobs without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

#