Manufacturing Cost Analyst & Profit Optimizer

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is seeking a Cost Accounting Specialist to provide accurate manufacturing cost visibility and product costing across the business.

You will partner with plant operations and corporate finance to analyze costs, support month-end close, and lead cost improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Relocation assistance is available for this onsite role in Topeka, Kansas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or product-based environment.
• Experience preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling accounts, and supporting month-end close processes.
• Knowledge of GAAP, SOX requirements, and financial statement preparation.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data, investigate variances, and solve complex business problems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with SAP or other ERP systems is preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Self-directed, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant and corporate teams to review manufacturing costs, close production jobs, and ensure accurate job costing and inventory valuation.
• Analyze manufacturing variances, job profitability, and production performance to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
• Support cost roll processes, BOM reviews, standard cost updates, and cost-related investigations with operations and engineering teams.
• Perform month-end close activities including journal entries, accruals, overhead analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Monitor manufacturing costs and overhead spending while supporting accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards.
• Lead cost accounting process improvements and collaborate on cross-functional initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and cost accuracy.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

Excel advanced

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is seeking a Cost Accounting Specialist to provide accurate manufacturing cost visibility and product costing across the business.

You will partner with plant operations and corporate finance to analyze costs, support month-end close, and lead cost improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Relocation assistance is available for this onsite role in Topeka, Kansas.