Cost Accounting Analyst II - Manufacturing Finance

Metallus Inc.; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Metallus Inc. is seeking a cost accountant to manage the costing system, set up new parts, and maintain cost standards across manufacturing operations in Canton, OH. You will partner with Operations, Engineering, and Finance to ensure accurate reports, budgeting, and performance management.

The role involves month-end close support, variance analysis, and assisting with audits, with a focus on delivering timely, reliable cost information for management decision making.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in accounting, finance, math, business, or related degree with at least 4 years of manufacturing experience.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, math, business, or related degree with at least 2 years of manufacturing or cost accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Metallus costing system, driving process improvements and ensuring accurate, consistent costing data across products and operations.
• Perform costing setup for new parts and operations, partnering with Operations and Engineering to ensure timely system integration.
• Collaborate with various departments to establish and maintain cost standards for budgeting, forecasting, and performance management.
• Analyze production costs and manufacturing variances, providing actionable insights to support operational and financial decisions.
• Prepare, analyze, and distribute monthly and ad hoc cost reports to support management analysis.
• Support month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and ad hoc projects as assigned.
• Support quarterly and annual internal, external, and SOX audit requests by providing documentation and explanations.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Cost accounting

Financial reporting

Education

Associate's degree in accounting, finance, math, business, or related degree

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, math, business, or related degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Metallus Inc. is seeking a cost accountant to manage the costing system, set up new parts, and maintain cost standards across manufacturing operations in Canton, OH. You will partner with Operations, Engineering, and Finance to ensure accurate reports, budgeting, and performance management.

The role involves month-end close support, variance analysis, and assisting with audits, with a focus on delivering timely, reliable cost information for management decision making.