Cost Accountant — Drive Plant Cost & Profitability

Cooper Standard; Mount Sterling (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Standard is seeking a Cost Accountant to oversee, analyze, and validate cost expenditures and reduction initiatives within the plant. You will review manufacturing activities, record data, and make recommendations on cost-efficient options.

The role requires a BA/BS in Accounting (CPA or MBA preferred) and 2+ years in cost accounting, with knowledge of SAP and strong Excel skills. You will prepare reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs and support continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience.
• CPA or MBA preferred.
• 2+ years cost accounting experience.
• Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing activities and document changes to determine cost impact.
• Analyze costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard vs actual costs.
• Provide management with reports on factors affecting product profitability.
• Work with CI/process teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Analyze and recommend cost savings.
• Monitor inventory cycle count adjustments.
• Prepare internal cost audits according to GAAP.
• Maintain accuracy in the SAP/ERP system.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and plant profitability drivers.
• Ensure accuracy in program profitability (Burden model).

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor degree in Accounting

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cooper Standard is seeking a Cost Accountant to oversee, analyze, and validate cost expenditures and reduction initiatives within the plant. You will review manufacturing activities, record data, and make recommendations on cost-efficient options.

The role requires a BA/BS in Accounting (CPA or MBA preferred) and 2+ years in cost accounting, with knowledge of SAP and strong Excel skills. You will prepare reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs and support continuous