Cost Accountant & Commodity Hedging Specialist

American Chemet Corporation; Helena, Northern (MT, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

American Chemet Corporation in Helena, MT, is seeking a Cost Accountant & Commodity Hedging Analyst to ensure accurate manufacturing cost data while managing commodity risk.

The role combines cost accounting with hedging oversight, requiring ERP proficiency, financial analysis skills, and the ability to translate data into actionable insights for margin protection and operational improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• 2+ years cost accounting experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with futures trading or hedging preferred.
• ERP proficiency and financial reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and analyze production costs by product, run, and customer.
• Track material, labor, and overhead costs for margin analysis.
• Identify cost trends, inefficiencies, and variances.
• Support month-end close including inventory valuation.
• Develop reporting tools to monitor yield losses and material usage.
• Oversee hedging operations and reconcile hedge positions.
• Ensure accurate recording of hedge transactions and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Cost accounting

Hedging

ERP systems

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

Excel

Crystal Reports

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Job description

American Chemet Corporation in Helena, MT, is seeking a Cost Accountant & Commodity Hedging Analyst to ensure accurate manufacturing cost data while managing commodity risk.

The role combines cost accounting with hedging oversight, requiring ERP proficiency, financial analysis skills, and the ability to translate data into actionable insights for margin protection and operational improvement.