Cost Accountant

NR Consulting; Ayer (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NR Consulting in Devens, MA is seeking an experienced Accountant Analyst to support our manufacturing facility. Responsibilities include cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, internal controls, and partnering with operations to improve profitability.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/Economics and 2–5 years of manufacturing and general ledger experience, with GAAP expertise. Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and ERP systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• 2–5 years of General Ledger and Manufacturing Cost Accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, standard costing, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Manufacturing experience required; Aerospace/defense experience a strong plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and ERP/accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform cost accounting, standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory accounting.
• Prepare and analyze P&L, Balance Sheet, and General Ledger accounts.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Maintain internal controls, ensure GAAP compliance, and support audits.
• Partner with operations to analyze manufacturing costs and drive improvements.
• Develop and automate financial reports using Excel (Macros/VBA) and Power BI.
• Participate in continuous improvement and cross-functional projects.

Skills

Cost accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

GAAP

Excel

Power BI

ERP systems

Manufacturing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

Tools

Excel

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Accountant Analyst to support our manufacturing facility in Devens, MA. This role is responsible for cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, internal controls, and business partnering with operations to drive profitability and improve financial performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform cost accounting, standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory accounting.
• Prepare and analyze P&L, Balance Sheet, and General Ledger accounts.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Maintain internal controls, ensure GAAP compliance, and support audits.
• Partner with operations to analyze manufacturing costs and recommend process improvements.
• Develop and automate financial reports using Excel (Macros/VBA) and Power BI.
• Participate in continuous improvement and cross-functional projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• 2–5 years of General Ledger and Manufacturing Cost Accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, standard costing, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Experience in manufacturing required; aerospace/defense experience is a strong plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and ERP/accounting systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.