Cost Accountant: Manufacturing Costing & Margin Insights

Barrday Inc.; Millbury (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance with

401(k) matching options

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays + PTO

Job summary

Barrday Inc. seeks an experienced Cost Accountant to lead analysis and preparation of inventory and manufacturing costing information. This role involves on-floor observation, strong technical skills, and clear communication to support operational efficiency.

The candidate will report to the Controller and contribute to standard cost maintenance, month-end close, and cost roll-ups while collaborating with multiple departments to improve margins. Travel to other plants may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or accounting designation
• 5 years cost accounting or financial analysis experience
• Hands-on plant-floor costing validation experience
• Advanced Excel and ERP systems skills
• Strong interpersonal communication and detail orientation
• Experience with finance-based projects and initiatives

Responsibilities

• Month-end closing duties related to inventory and income statement at gross margin level
• Maintain inventory routings, structures and standard cost system in ERP
• Prepare inventory part costings for new products or quotes
• Collaborate with manufacturing to develop metrics measuring performance
• Provide guidance to departments to improve costs and margins; plant-floor visibility required
• Support annual budget compilation and related analyses
• Participate in annual external audit and liaise with auditors
• Collaborate with finance staff to provide timely, relevant financial information
• Track progress of KPIs to established targets
• Travel to other plant locations as needed
• Backup finance department coverage during leaves

Skills

Plant-floor collaboration

Excel proficiency

ERP software knowledge

Cost accounting

Interpersonal communication

Education

Accounting degree or designation

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Barrday Inc. seeks an experienced Cost Accountant to lead analysis and preparation of inventory and manufacturing costing information. This role involves on-floor observation, strong technical skills, and clear communication to support operational efficiency.

The candidate will report to the Controller and contribute to standard cost maintenance, month-end close, and cost roll-ups while collaborating with multiple departments to improve margins. Travel to other plants may be required.