Cost Accountant

H. T. PROF Group; Waverly, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group is seeking a Cost Accountant in Iowa to analyze gross profit margins, assist with financials, balance inventory, and report results. You will support month-end closing and collaborate with the corporate Controller and CFO to manage costs and budgets.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in accounting, 5+ years in accounting/finance, cost accounting experience, and ERP exposure (SAP, Deacom, NetSuite, Epicor). Strong communication and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in accounting/finance roles.
• Cost accounting experience required, with ERP exposure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in month-end and year-end closing.
• Calculate and analyze gross profit margins and report results.
• Collaborate with manufacturing plants on cycle counts, BOMs, routings.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Office

QuickBooks

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

5+ years accounting/finance experience

Cost accounting experience

Tools

SAP

Deacom

NetSuite

Epicor

Job description

Job Summary of the Cost Accountant:

The Cost Accountant is r esponsible for analyzing gross profit margins, assisting with the financials, balancing inventory, and reporting results.Supports the accounting team with the month-end closing and related tasks.Works with the Corporate Controller and CFO to manage company costs, assist in the preparation of budgets, develop cost standards, and provide data on operational costs.

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Cost Accountant:

• Assist in month-end and year-end closing of financials, specifically on balancing inventory, monthly related entries for transfers and variances, etc.
• Calculate and analyze gross profit margins, reporting results to Finance and Operations personnel.
• Work with manufacturing plants on cycle count processes, labor/overhead rates, BOMs and routings.
• Apply cost analysis principles to current company processes in inventory management, gross profit, and reporting.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, labor absorption, and identifying variance and areas of improvement.
• Assist in the calculation of work center rates for manufacturing facilities.
• Review completed shop orders and analyze large variances, including identifying potential changes to processes.
• Perform annual cost roll process, including change analysis, at year-end and on an ad hoc basis.
• Other duties, special projects, and analysis as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements of the Cost Accountant:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, accounting preferred
• § 5+ years of experience in accounting/finance.
• § Cost accounting experience required -
• * ERP experience – SAP, Deacom, NetSuite, Epicor
• · Demonstrated internal and/or external customer service experience and skills
• · Strong verbal and written communication and word processing skills
• · Familiar with MS Office software including Word, Excel, MS Teams, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• · Knowledge of QuickBooks
• · Knowledge of ERP systems
• · Attention to detail and accuracy
• · Proactive self-starter with strong organizational skills
• · Organized, able to prioritize, work positively with changing priorities and deadlines
• · Skills in filing, operating office machines (keyboard, photocopier, fax, shredder, calculator)