Operations Accounting Analyst

TANGENT Technologies, LLC.; Aurora, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TANGENT Technologies, LLC. is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to partner with operations leadership in Aurora, IL. You will track, report, and analyze production activities, maintain BOM accuracy, and ensure cost data is captured and allocated correctly.

Responsibilities include variance reporting, cost standard vs actual analysis, supporting monthly closes and the annual budget, and audits of BOMs and inventory accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP software.
• Knowledge of GAAP and accounting procedures.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Gather, compile, and maintain production cost data.
• Report and analyze manufacturing variances with root-cause notes.
• Analyze cost standards vs actuals; propose updates.
• Maintain BOMs and perform quarterly BOM accuracy audits.
• Assist with monthly close and annual budget processes.
• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations.
• Support inventory counts and reconciliations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

MS Office proficiency

ERP software (Syteline)

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Handling confidential information

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business

Tools

Syteline

Job description

Description

Reporting to the Manufacturing Campus Controller, this role partners with operations leadership (Plant Manager) to track, report, and analyze production activities. Examine and review unusual cost records and ensure cost data is captured and allocated correctly. Own Bill of Materials (BOM) accuracy, and contribute directly to the accounting/finance team's core goals around variance reporting, plant expense management, and inventory accuracy.

Role and Responsibilities

• Gathers and compiles production information and maintains database concerning job transaction expenses.
• Reports and analyzes manufacturing variances connected with production processes; delivers material and labor variance reporting to production leadership on a weekly cadence, with root-cause commentary for variances exceeding +/-10%.
• Analyzes job costing standards vs. actual and suggests standard cost updates.
• Analyzes actual vs. standard run rates and suggests potential rate updates.
• Reports and analyzes job routing activities (work centers, locations, etc.) and suggests potential improvements.
• Reviews and analyzes actual costs to identify inaccuracies.
• Creates and maintains Bills of Materials (BOMs); owns quarterly BOM accuracy audits for an area, with discrepancies identified and corrected within 30 days.
• Support physical inventory cycle counts and book reconciliation; assists with the annual physical inventory count and supports variance investigation and resolution.
• Supports monthly close of plant operating expense actuals, quarterly forecast updates, and the annual budget cycle for area of responsibility.
• Support in the plant's monthly close calendar, this role prepares journal entries and account reconciliations
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software, as well as accounting/ERP software (Syteline experience preferred).
• Thorough understanding of accounting procedures.
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills, with close attention to detail.
• Ability to manage confidential information.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.