Cost Accountant

TriMas Packaging Group

Auburn (IN)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Prescription Drugs

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Program

Other Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

TriMas Packaging LLC is seeking a Cost Accountant to manage manufacturing costing across facilities, ensuring complete and timely data while partnering with operations to identify cost-reduction opportunities. You will provide cost analysis to support decisions and help drive cross-functional discussions on cost control.

The role emphasizes standard cost maintenance, budgeting, variance analysis, and collaboration with plant leadership to improve profitability and inventory performance.

Qualifications

BS in accounting or finance required.
3+ years of related cost accounting experience.
Advanced Excel skills for data manipulation and analysis.
Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
Detail-oriented with deadlines.
CPA or CMA preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain the standard cost system (rates, throughputs, BOM, absorption testing).
Analyze cost data and prepare variance, margin, and profitability reports.
Support inventory accuracy via cycle counts and physical inventories.
Collaborate with operations to improve production cost and profitability; support cost initiatives.
Develop and manage budgets and forecasts for product costs and inventory; perform variance analysis.
Assist with product pricing and maintain KPIs.

Skills

Excel data analysis

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Organized workflow

Education

BS in accounting or finance

CPA or CMA (preferred)

Tools

BI or similar report tool

Job description

Cost Accountant

Company: TriMas Packaging LLC

Primary Location: 500 W 7th Street, Auburn, IN 46706 USA

Workplace Type: On-site

Employment Type:Salaried | Full-Time

Function: Finance

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The Cost Accountant maintains the manufacturingcosting system for up to four manufacturing facilities and is responsible forensuring that costing data is complete, accurate, and timely. In this role, youwill partner with operations and engineering personnel to identify andimplement cost-reduction opportunities and provide business leadership withcost analysis to support decision making. The Cost Accountant plays a centralrole not only in tracking costs but also in facilitating discussions across allmanufacturing disciplines.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain the standard cost system, including rates, throughputs, bill of materials, and absorption testing.
Analyze operational, material, labor, and overhead cost data; prepare variance, margin, and profitability reports; and provide decision support related to sales, gross margin, and volume and mix impacts.
Support inventory accuracy through cycle counts, physical inventory processes, and related reporting.
Partner with Operations and other functions to improve production cost, inventory performance, and profitability; support and validate productivity and continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop and manage budgets and forecasts for product costs and inventory, and perform variance analysis to support planning activities
Assist with product pricing process
Maintain KPI’s to track progress to established operating targets
Support sales forecasting and SIOP planning with cost and inventory insights.
Capital asset tracking and summarization
Perform account reconciliations
Other analytical support as assigned

Key WorkingRelationships:

General Manager, plant leadership team, and other finance counterparts within the organization

Key PerformanceIndicators:

Inventory Accuracy
Standard Cost Accuracy
Variance Reporting Timeliness and Accuracy
Account Reconciliation Timeliness

Physical Demands/WorkEnvironment:

Office based role.
Sitting for prolonged periods of time

This role is required to be on-site 5 days at the Auburn, IN location.

About Us

TriMas Packaging is a global provider of dispensing, closure, flexible packaging and custom solutions serving the beauty and personal care, food and beverage, home care, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical, and industrial and agricultural markets. With 22 locations worldwide and a strong culture built on safety, innovation and sustainability, we design and manufacture high-quality packaging solutions that meet the standards our customers expect.

Through ongoing innovation and close collaboration with our customers, we continuously enhance our expertise, expand our customer reach and broaden our product portfolio. Together, our people, products and shared commitment to excellence drive us to shape the future of packaging.

Why Join TriMas Packaging?

At TriMas Packaging, we care beyond packaging. Our success starts with our people, and we are committed to creating an environment where every employee feels valued, supported and empowered to make a meaningful impact.

When you join our team, you become part of a global, collaborative and purpose-driven organization committed to:

Creating Value

We deliver innovative, high-quality packaging solutions by leveraging advanced technologies, state-of-the-art facilities and a global network built on trust.

Supporting Our People

Our employees are the foundation of our success. We embrace diversity, encourage collaboration and foster an inclusive workplace focused on safety, respect and continuous learning.

Driving Innovation

We invest in continuous improvement and operational excellence, empowering our teams to develop new ideas and deliver exceptional results for our customers.

Building a Sustainable Future

We are committed to reducing our environmental impact and developing sustainable packaging solutions that benefit our customers, our communities and our planet.

We offer competitive benefits, a supportive culture and the opportunity to work with international teams around the globe.

If you’re looking for a place where you can build your career, be challenged and make a difference, TriMas Packaging is the place for you.

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