Cost Accountant: Margin & Inventory Optimization

H. T. PROF Group; Waverly, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group is seeking a Cost Accountant in Iowa to analyze gross profit margins, assist with financials, balance inventory, and report results. You will support month-end closing and collaborate with the corporate Controller and CFO to manage costs and budgets.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in accounting, 5+ years in accounting/finance, cost accounting experience, and ERP exposure (SAP, Deacom, NetSuite, Epicor). Strong communication and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in accounting/finance roles.
• Cost accounting experience required, with ERP exposure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in month-end and year-end closing.
• Calculate and analyze gross profit margins and report results.
• Collaborate with manufacturing plants on cycle counts, BOMs, routings.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Office

QuickBooks

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

5+ years accounting/finance experience

Cost accounting experience

Tools

SAP

Deacom

NetSuite

Epicor

Job description

H. T. PROF Group is seeking a Cost Accountant in Iowa to analyze gross profit margins, assist with financials, balance inventory, and report results. You will support month-end closing and collaborate with the corporate Controller and CFO to manage costs and budgets.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in accounting, 5+ years in accounting/finance, cost accounting experience, and ERP exposure (SAP, Deacom, NetSuite, Epicor). Strong communication and MS Office skills are essential.