Manufacturing Cost Accountant: Costing, Analysis & GAAP

Cavco Industries, Inc.; Emlenton (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavco is seeking a Cost Accountant Manager to maintain cost records and support plant operations with transactional accounting and cost analyses. You will work with management to analyze costs, improve processes, and ensure accurate reporting in a manufacturing environment.

The role requires accuracy, data-driven recommendations, and the ability to work independently to meet deadlines. A non-degreed background is acceptable though accounting degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates degree and/or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 4 years directly related experience.
• Previous accounting experience desired.
• Medium level of Excel.
• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to deal with all levels of management.
• Team player.

Responsibilities

• Provides detailed cost information not supplied by general accounting systems, applying principles of cost accounting.
• Plans study and gathers data to determine costs of business activity, such as raw material purchases, inventory, and labor.
• Analyzes data obtained and documents results.
• Excludes paraprofessional cost accounting positions.
• Analyzes changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services provided, to determine effects on costs.
• Analyzes actual manufacturing costs, and prepares periodic report comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
• Provides management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services.
• Other support duties for General Manager, Controller and Purchasing Manager.

Skills

Team player

Under pressure

Organizational skills

Management liaison

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Cavco is seeking a Cost Accountant Manager to maintain cost records and support plant operations with transactional accounting and cost analyses. You will work with management to analyze costs, improve processes, and ensure accurate reporting in a manufacturing environment.

The role requires accuracy, data-driven recommendations, and the ability to work independently to meet deadlines. A non-degreed background is acceptable though accounting degree is preferred.