Cost Accountant

VPI Technology, a division of Ludlum Measurements, Inc.; Wyoming (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Ludlum Measurements, Inc. is hiring a Cost Accountant to join our accounting team in a hands-on, manufacturing setting.

You will maintain product costing, inventory accounting, and cost data to support operations, working closely with Production, Purchasing, Engineering and Finance to ensure accuracy and timely month-end closing. The ideal candidate will have a manufacturing background, a solid grasp of cost and inventory accounting, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• 2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Basic understanding of cost and inventory accounting principles.
• ERP or manufacturing software experience preferred.
• Proficient with Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication across all levels.
• Able to sit for extended periods at a computer and walk through plant areas.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Maintain standard costs for manufactured products and assist with annual cost update.
• Monitor material, labor, and overhead costs for accurate product costing.
• Analyze manufacturing variances and investigate cost fluctuations.
• Reconcile inventory accounts and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Participate in physical inventories and cycle counts.
• Prepare cost- and inventory-related journal entries during monthly close.
• Assist with inventory reserves, obsolete inventory analysis, and valuation.
• Review BOMs and routing information for cost accuracy.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and Production to improve costing accuracy.
• Prepare routine cost and inventory reports for management.
• Support budgeting and forecasting with cost data and production information.
• Assist auditors with inventory and cost accounting documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve procedures and internal controls.
• Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned.

Skills

Cost accounting

Manufacturing costing

Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Ludlum Measurements, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Cost Accountant to join our accounting team in Sweetwater, Texas.

The Cost Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate product costing, inventory accounting, and manufacturing cost information to support business operations. This position works closely with Production, Purchasing, Engineering, and Finance to ensure inventory accuracy, monitor manufacturing costs, analyze variances, and assist with month-end closing activities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and enjoys working in a manufacturing environment.

Job Type: Full-Time, In-Person

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain standard costs for manufactured products and assist with annual cost update
• Monitor material, labor, and overhead costs to ensure accurate product costing
• Analyze manufacturing variances and investigate unusual cost fluctuations
• Reconcile inventory accounts and assist with maintaining inventory accuracy
• Participate in physical inventories and cycle count programs
• Prepare inventory and cost-related journal entries during the monthly close process
• Assist with inventory reserves, obsolete inventory analysis, and inventory valuation
• Review bills of materials (BOMs) and routing information for cost accuracy
• Work with Purchasing and Production to improve costing accuracy and inventory processes
• Prepare routine cost and inventory reports for management.
• Support budgeting and forecasting by providing cost data and production information
• Assist internal and external auditors with inventory and cost accounting documentation
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting procedures and internal control
• Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Two to five years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Basic understanding of cost accounting and inventory accounting principles
• Experience working with ERP or manufacturing software preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization
• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer.
• Occasionally walk through manufacturing and warehouse areas.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally.

Compensation / Benefits

• Salary is dependent upon experience
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

About Ludlum Measurements

Ludlum Measurements, Inc. designs and manufactures radiation detection instruments used in environmental, industrial, and governmental applications around the world. Since 1962, we’ve been dedicated to building reliable products and providing exceptional customer support to help protect people and the environment. When you join Ludlums, you will learn new skills, acquire knowledge, and use these values to help grow in your career and fulfill your professional goals. We have a technical, clever talent pool here and want you to join us!

EOE Disclaimer

Ludlum Measurements is an Affinty Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or any other federal, state, or local protected class and will not be discriminated against based on disability. If you would like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact HR at [e-mail]. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.