Manufacturing Cost Controller

Ultra-Met; Urbana (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultra-Met seeks an organized Accounting Cost Controller to join the accounting department. The role will prepare and post journal entries in the General Ledger for monthly financial close, and support schedules, financial statements, and reconciliation of assets and liabilities.

The position emphasizes maintaining standard costs, fixed assets, inventory reserves, and providing financial analysis to support manufacturing/operations. Experience with ERP systems and GAAP is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration.
• MS Office and knowledge of accounting software platforms; expert Excel.
• Knowledge of cost accounting and GAAP.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain standard costs (direct, indirect, WIP) and inventory controls.
• Maintain fixed assets system.
• Inventory reserve calculations: monthly WIP reserves, quarterly slow moving, unusual observations.
• Close the books with monthly journal entries.
• Prepare financial statements and provide financial analysis for operations.
• Maintain ERP data in Global Shop Solutions.
• Assist auditors and prepare schedules for annual financial review.
• Back up treasury and budgeting support.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration

Tools

Global Shop Solutions

Accounting software

Job description

Ultra-Met seeks an organized Accounting Cost Controller to join the accounting department. The role will prepare and post journal entries in the General Ledger for monthly financial close, and support schedules, financial statements, and reconciliation of assets and liabilities.

The position emphasizes maintaining standard costs, fixed assets, inventory reserves, and providing financial analysis to support manufacturing/operations. Experience with ERP systems and GAAP is essential.