Cost Accountant – Manufacturing Finance & Inventory

Jobot; Madisonville (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Jobot in Madisonville, KY seeks a Cost Accountant to oversee cost accounting procedures and maintain data integrity in a manufacturing setting.

The role emphasizes budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and inventory control, with a focus on timely financial reporting and cross‑department collaboration. Excellent analytical skills and advanced Excel are essential. On-site position with strong growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, GL, variance analysis, and inventory control.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with accounting software.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee cost accounting procedures, including cost reports and costing audits.
• Maintain integrity of the cost accounting system with timely data capture.
• Analyze process constraints, target costing, margin analysis, and trace costs to activities.
• Coordinate budgeting and forecasting with finance; deliver accurate reports.
• Manage the general ledger and meet reporting deadlines.
• Conduct variance analysis and explain cost/margin variances.
• Oversee inventory control and minimize holding costs.
• Collaborate with departments to streamline processes and boost efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with cost accounting standards and regulations.
• Provide financial guidance to other departments for performance monitoring.

Skills

Cost accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

Inventory control

Excel

Accounting software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Jobot in Madisonville, KY seeks a Cost Accountant to oversee cost accounting procedures and maintain data integrity in a manufacturing setting.

The role emphasizes budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and inventory control, with a focus on timely financial reporting and cross‑department collaboration. Excellent analytical skills and advanced Excel are essential. On-site position with strong growth opportunities.