COST ACCOUNTANT

Position Summary

As the Cost Accountant, you will hold a key leadership role within the finance department and serve as a strategic partner on the plant leadership team. Reporting directly to the Controller, you will collaborate closely with Operations leadership to monitor plant performance, deliver financial insights, and support data-driven decision-making aimed at achieving best-in-class operational results. You will also play an integral role in the successful implementation of the JDE system.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze manufacturing and operational costs, variances, and margins vs budget
• Monitor inventory transactions and ensure accuracy in cost reporting
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis and provide recommendations to optimize efficiency
• Collaborate with operations, production, and procurement teams to understand cost drivers.
• Maintain and improve standard costing systems
• Prepare weekly operational cost forecasts
• Support the month-end and year-end close process with accurate cost accounting data and reports
• Assist in budget preparation by providing input on cost and plant overhead assumptions
• Optimize usage of the JD Edwards Enterprise One ERP system for manufacturing.

• Lead continuous improvement efforts associated with internal controls, processes, and procedures
• Emphasis on internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization; create and promote a positive and supportive work environment

• Strong analytical ability, good organization skills, and excellent time management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills will be important
• Ability to build trustworthy relationships with business partners
• Continuously seeks opportunities to enhance knowledge and processes

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting or a professional accounting designation
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in cost accounting in manufacturing environment
• Experience with inventory management and tracking, product costing and variance analysis
• Strong knowledge with ERP systems
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

• Ability to read, write, and speak English.