Cost Accountant — Data-Driven, ERP-Savvy Manufacturing Finance

Re:Build Manufacturing; Avon (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Re:Build Manufacturing in Avon, Ohio is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support manufacturing operations, supply chain, and business development. You will analyze product costs, evaluate profitability, and drive data-driven decisions.

This role partners with engineering, operations, and sales to align cost assumptions, supports budgeting, and participates in Infor Cloud Suite Industrial (Syteline) implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of cost accounting experience, in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in contract manufacturing environments is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills; experience with Syteline is a plus
• Ability to communicate effectively across departments and present financial insights clearly
• Strong understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory accounting
• Ability to produce high quality analysis to support data-driven decision making of the business

Responsibilities

• Analyze and maintain standard costs for products, including materials, labor, and overhead
• Partner with manufacturing teams to review production processes, identify cost drivers, and recommend efficiencies
• Evaluate current cost structures and sales data to support pricing strategies and profitability analysis
• Support Quoting team to develop detailed cost estimates and pricing models for major customer quote packages and LTAs.
• Monitor and report on job cost variances, including material usage, labor efficiency, and overhead absorption
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes related to inventory and cost accounting
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting activities, particularly related to cost of goods sold and manufacturing expenses
• Ensure accuracy of inventory valuation and compliance with accounting standards
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and sales teams to align cost assumptions and business strategies
• Support implementation of Infor Cloud Suite Industrial (Syteline ERP), including developing new cost rates and business processes to transition from a Standard Cost to Actual Cost environment
• Continuously improve accounting processes, costing methodologies and reporting tools, including leveraging AI and process automation

Skills

Cost accounting

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Syteline ERP

Excel (advanced)

Infor Cloud Suite Industrial

Job description

Re:Build Manufacturing in Avon, Ohio is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support manufacturing operations, supply chain, and business development. You will analyze product costs, evaluate profitability, and drive data-driven decisions.

This role partners with engineering, operations, and sales to align cost assumptions, supports budgeting, and participates in Infor Cloud Suite Industrial (Syteline) implementation.