Cost Accountant

Rust Belt Recruiting; Avon (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Rust Belt Recruiting represents an established industrial manufacturing client in Avon, OH seeking a Cost Accountant to oversee product costing, analyze variances, and partner with manufacturing and supply chain leaders. The role supports data-driven decisions across the facility and contributes to month-end close.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, hands-on cost accounting in manufacturing, expertise in standard costing, variance analysis, and strong

Qualifications

• Hands-on cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory management.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel functions.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data and operational trends.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current product costs, manufacturing variances, and inventory valuation metrics.
• Evaluate job profitability and cost of goods sold for complex manufacturing operations.
• Partner with cross-functional operational and supply chain teams to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Assist in month-end financial closing activities related to inventory and cost accounting.
• Prepare detailed variance analysis reports explaining material, labor, and overhead differences.
• Maintain standard cost systems and update labor and routing rates periodically.
• Monitor work-in-progress inventory levels and conduct periodic physical inventory audits.
• Perform margin analysis on new business development proposals and commercial quotes.
• Support site management with operational budgeting, forecasting, and key performance metric tracking.

Skills

Cost accounting experience

ERP systems

Excel (Advanced)

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Who We Are

Our client is an established industrial and engineering manufacturing organization serving the aerospace industry and other highly complex sectors . Located in Avon, OH.

Cost Accountant Role

The Cost Accountant provides crucial financial oversight and analytical support to manufacturing, supply chain, and business development operations. This role exists to analyze product costing structure, track job profitability, and partner with cross-functional leaders to drive data-driven operational decisions across the facility.

• Analyze current product costs, manufacturing variances, and inventory valuation metrics
• Evaluate job profitability and cost of goods sold for complex manufacturing operations
• Partner with cross-functional operational and supply chain teams to identify cost-saving opportunities
• Assist in month-end financial closing activities related to inventory and cost accounting
• Prepare detailed variance analysis reports explaining material, labor, and overhead differences
• Maintain standard cost systems and update labor and routing rates periodically
• Monitor work-in-progress inventory levels and conduct periodic physical inventory audits
• Perform margin analysis on new business development proposals and commercial quotes
• Support site management with operational budgeting, forecasting, and key performance metric tracking

Cost Accountant Reporting Relationships

This position reports directly to the Site Controller and has no direct reports.

Shift: First Shift

Salary: $80,000 - $93,000

Who We Are

Our client is an established industrial and engineering manufacturing organization serving the aerospace industry and other highly complex sectors . Located in Avon, OH.

Cost Accountant Role

The Cost Accountant provides crucial financial oversight and analytical support to manufacturing, supply chain, and business development operations. This role exists to analyze product costing structure, track job profitability, and partner with cross-functional leaders to drive data-driven operational decisions across the facility.

• Analyze current product costs, manufacturing variances, and inventory valuation metrics
• Evaluate job profitability and cost of goods sold for complex manufacturing operations
• Partner with cross-functional operational and supply chain teams to identify cost-saving opportunities
• Assist in month-end financial closing activities related to inventory and cost accounting
• Prepare detailed variance analysis reports explaining material, labor, and overhead differences
• Maintain standard cost systems and update labor and routing rates periodically
• Monitor work-in-progress inventory levels and conduct periodic physical inventory audits
• Perform margin analysis on new business development proposals and commercial quotes
• Support site management with operational budgeting, forecasting, and key performance metric tracking

Cost Accountant Reporting Relationships

This position reports directly to the Site Controller and has no direct reports.

About You

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Possess hands-on cost accounting experience within a manufacturing or production environment
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory management
• Exhibit proficiency with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and advanced Microsoft Excel functions
• Display sharp analytical capabilities to interpret complex financial data and operational trends
• Maintain excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively across cross-functional departments
• Prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic operational environment
• Show strong attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy in financial reporting

Additional Information

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and offer competitive benefits. Physical demands require sitting for extended periods, working in an office and manufacturing shop environment, and using standard computer equipment.

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