Senior Accountant - Cost Accounting

Faith Technologies; Pittsboro (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Faith Technologies is seeking a Senior Accountant - Cost Accounting to analyze, monitor, and report cost data supporting operations and strategy. The role partners with cross-functional teams to improve efficiencies, manage inventory valuation, and ensure accurate cost structures in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates will have strong cost accounting knowledge, experience with ERP systems (Viewpoint, Acumatica), advanced Excel skills, and the ability to convey financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or CMA certification, or progress toward certification, preferred.
• 5+ years of cost accounting or relevant experience.
• Manufacturing or product-based environment experience preferred.
• Travel: 10-15%.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and maintains standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead.
• Monitors and reports cost variances with actionable insights.
• Oversees inventory accounting, valuation, reserves, and cycle counts.
• Prepares and reviews journal entries for cost accounting and inventory.
• Leads month-end close for cost accounting with accuracy and timeliness.
• Reconciles inventory and related GL accounts.
• Partners with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance on cost drivers.
• Develops cost models to support pricing, forecasting, budgeting.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory management

Variance analysis

GAAP

Excel

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Viewpoint

Acumatica

Excel

Job description

Senior Accountant - Cost Accounting

You're discovered something special. A company that cares. Cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And - as \"one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America\" - is focused on the mind/body/soul of team members through our Culture of Care .

The Senior Accountant - Cost Accounting is responsible for analyzing, monitoring, and reporting on cost-related financial data to support operational and strategic decision-making. This role plays a key part in inventory valuation, cost control, and financial reporting, while partnering cross-functionally to improve efficiencies and maintain accurate cost structures.

Ideal experience for this roles includes a strong a strong understanding of cost accounting principles and inventory management, proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Viewpoint and Acumatica), and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis). Additionally, strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance partners is a preferred. Experience with average and standard costing and variance analysis and experience in a fast-paced or high-growth environment preferred.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or CMA certification, or progress toward certification, preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years of cost accounting or relevant experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing or product-based environment preferred.
• Travel: 10-15%

Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday- Friday. However, work may be performed at any time on any day of the week to meet business needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyzes and maintains standard costs, including materials, labor, and overhead.
• Monitors and reports on cost variances, providing clear insights and recommendations to management.
• Oversees inventory accounting, including valuation, reserves, and cycle count/physical inventory processes.
• Prepares and reviews journal entries related to cost accounting and inventory transactions.
• Leads month-end close activities for cost accounting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Reconciles inventory and cost-related general ledger accounts.
• Partners with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to understand cost drivers and support business decisions.
• Develops and maintains cost models to support pricing, forecasting, and budgeting processes.
• Assists in the preparation of budgets and forecasts related to cost of goods sold (COGS) and inventory.
• Ensures compliance with accounting standards (e.g., GAAP) and internal controls.
• Supports internal and external audits by providing documentation and analysis.
• Assists in ERP system enhancements and implementations related to cost accounting.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Benefits are the Game-Changer

Benefits are the Game-ChangerWe provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. You're invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full-time team members. Start here. Grow here. Succeed here. Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - veterans/disabled. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background and drug test