Cost Accountant: Drive Cost Control & Profitability

EMIT Technologies, Inc.; Sheridan (WY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

EMIT Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Cost Accountant to support financial reporting and cost management across manufacturing operations. You will develop standard costs, analyze variances, and ensure accurate inventory records.

You will monitor manufacturing costs, participate in monthly closings, and prepare cost analyses that inform management decisions and process improvements. The role requires 3–5 years in cost or manufacturing accounting, strong ERP and Excel skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance required.
• 3–5 years cost accounting or manufacturing accounting experience.
• Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred.
• Strong cost accounting, inventory, and financial reporting knowledge.
• ERP system experience (SAP/Oracle/Microsoft Dynamics/NetSuite) required.
• Advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis) required.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality in handling financial data.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and maintain standard costs for products and services.
• Monitor manufacturing costs, inventory valuations, and cost variances.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities related to inventory and cost accounting.
• Reconcile inventory accounts and investigate discrepancies to ensure accurate reporting.
• Analyze material, labor, and overhead costs and recommend process improvements.
• Assist with annual budgets, forecasts, financial projections, and related cost assumptions.
• Develop and distribute cost, variance, and profitability reports for management.
• Interpret financial and operational data to provide actionable recommendations.

Skills

Cost accounting

Manufacturing accounting

Financial reporting

Inventory accounting

Excel advanced

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Interdepartmental collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

NetSuite

MS Excel

Job description

EMIT Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Cost Accountant to support financial reporting and cost management across manufacturing operations. You will develop standard costs, analyze variances, and ensure accurate inventory records.

You will monitor manufacturing costs, participate in monthly closings, and prepare cost analyses that inform management decisions and process improvements. The role requires 3–5 years in cost or manufacturing accounting, strong ERP and Excel skills