Senior Cost Accountant - Manufacturing Cost Leader

KMT Waterjet; Baxter Springs (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SHAPE Technologies, a leading global manufacturer, seeks a Senior Cost Accountant for its Baxter Springs, KS facility. You will partner with operations and the Controller to analyze costs, drive improvements, and ensure accurate standard costing and reporting across products and jobs.

You will maintain cost systems, manage cost rollups for BOMs, and support month-end closes, audits, and process enhancements. This role requires CAD-experience with ERP and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• 5+ years in a high-volume, multi-component manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing input costs including material, labor, overhead and outside processing.
• Solid understanding of standard cost environments with ERP systems.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Study data with operations to identify improvements and drive cost optimizations.
• Analyze design, materials, methods or services to determine cost impacts and support quotes.
• Prepare, analyze, and report monthly gross margin analysis by customer, part number and production jobs.
• Analyze manufacturing costs and compare standard costs to actual production costs.
• Maintain cost accounting system inputs and records for accurate standard product costs.
• Investigate work order and labor reporting issues and implement corrective actions.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly reporting on manufacturing activity.
• Review daily production and price variances, identify discrepancies and adjust as needed.
• Update costs for new products and ECR change notices.
• Conduct month-end processes and journal entries, balance perpetual inventory to GL, reconciliations and audit support.

Skills

Excel

Cost accounting

ERP systems

BOM management

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Masters/ CPA/ CMA preferred

Tools

ERP software

Job description

SHAPE Technologies, a leading global manufacturer, seeks a Senior Cost Accountant for its Baxter Springs, KS facility. You will partner with operations and the Controller to analyze costs, drive improvements, and ensure accurate standard costing and reporting across products and jobs.

You will maintain cost systems, manage cost rollups for BOMs, and support month-end closes, audits, and process enhancements. This role requires CAD-experience with ERP and strong Excel skills.