Cost Accountant

Hayden Industrial; Claremore (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Hayden Industrial in Claremore, OK, is seeking a Cost Accountant to analyze and control costs across manufacturing and operations.

You will prepare cost reports, track production expenses, update standard costs, and assist with inventory valuation. The role collaborates with finance, procurement, and production teams to drive cost efficiency.

Experience with ERP systems and strong analytical skills are valued; standard benefits include health coverage and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 2+ years of cost accounting experience.
• Experience in manufacturing accounting or financial analysis.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; ERP experience (Glovia) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing, operation, and overhead costs.
• Prepare and maintain cost accounting reports.
• Monitor inventory transactions and perform reconciliations.
• Calculate standard costs and investigate variances.
• Develop and maintain cost accounting systems and procedures.
• Conduct profitability and cost-benefit analyses.
• Review production costs and recommend cost-reduction strategies.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.

Skills

Cost accounting

Manufacturing accounting

Financial analysis

US GAAP

Excel

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Glovia ERP

Job description

Brief Description

Hayden Industrial, a leading manufacturer of industrial cooling systems, is seeking a Cost Accountant. This role is responsible for analyzing, monitoring, and controlling costs. This role ensures accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial processes. This role helps management make informed decisions by preparing cost reports, tracking production expenses, identifying cost-saving opportunities, updating standard costs, and ensuring accurate inventory valuation.

Overview

Hayden Industrial, a leading manufacturer of industrial cooling systems, is seeking a Cost Accountant. This role is responsible for analyzing, monitoring, and controlling costs. This role ensures accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial processes. This role helps management make informed decisions by preparing cost reports, tracking production expenses, identifying cost-saving opportunities, updating standard costs, and ensuring accurate inventory valuation.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing, operation, and overhead costs
• Prepare and maintain cost accounting reports
• Monitor inventory transactions and perform inventory reconciliations
• Calculate standard costs and investigate variances
• Develop and maintain cost accounting system and procedures
• Conduct profitability and cost-benefit analysis
• Review productions costs and recommend cost reduction strategies
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with production, procurement, project management, and finance teams to improve cost efficiency

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 2+ years of cost accounting experience
• Proven experience in cost accounting, manufacturing accounting, or financial analysis
• Strong knowledge of accounting principals (US GAAP)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with ERP systems (e.g., Glovia) is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organization abilities
• Excellent communication and reporting skills

Supervisor Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. This role uses standard office equipment. When in the manufacturing facility, all employees are required to wear personal protective equipment to include/hearing protection, and safety glasses with side shields, and OSHA compliant safety boots/shoes.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing duties of this job, the person in this position might remain stationary for long periods of time, while operating a computer and other office machinery. This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access filing cabinets and operate office machinery.

The employee might occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds.

On occasion, the employee may be required to visit the shop that is a non-temperature-controlled environment with loud noises, dust, dirt, and metal particles that are usually associated with metal fabrication shops.

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

No travel is required for this position.

Benefits

Hayden Industrial offers a generous benefits package including comprehensive health, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, a generous paid time off schedule, and professional development opportunities.

AAP/EEO Statement

Hayden Industrial is an equal employment opportunity employer. Hayden Industrial recognizes and embraces federal legislation on equal employment opportunity and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination. All applicants for employment and all employees will be afforded equal opportunity and treatment, regardless of age, race, religion, gender, national origin, disability status or other protected status. All employees are responsible for complying with all applicable Federal, State and Local Laws, rules and regulations regarding non-discrimination practices.