Senior Cost Accountant - Manufacturing, SAP & Power BI

Quality Consulting Group, LLC; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant or on-site amenities

Job summary

Quality Consulting Group, LLC is seeking a highly skilled Cost Accountant to join our manufacturing-focused team in the United States. The candidate will maintain cost accounting systems, analyze budgets vs actuals, and support pricing and profitability analyses using Excel, SAP, and Power BI.

The role requires a minimum of 7 years of experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment, strong analytical abilities, and excellent communication. 1st shift, on-site position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration with an Accounting concentration, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles and practices.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting projects, process improvements, or project management activities.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with SAP and Power BI.
• Ability to develop, interpret, and present financial and operational reports.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work through complex financial and operational issues.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and determine appropriate approaches to complex assignments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support the company’s cost accounting system, ensuring costs are properly allocated according to established accounting procedures.
• Collect, analyze, and report cost data related to materials, labor, equipment, depreciation, repairs, assembly, manufacturing operations, and other operating expenses.
• Develop and maintain accounting instructions, processes, and documentation for new and existing activities.
• Investigate cost structures and identify opportunities to improve cost accuracy, efficiency, and reporting.
• Develop unit costs and support pricing analysis for new services, products, and manufacturing activities.
• Prepare financial reports comparing budgeted costs versus actual expenses and investigate significant variances.
• Prepare profitability analyses and other financial analyses for existing and projected products, services, and projects.
• Use Excel, SAP, and Power BI to analyze data, develop reports, identify trends, and communicate financial information.
• Support manufacturing and project management teams with cost analysis, financial information, and recommendations.
• Participate in projects involving cost accounting, financial processes, systems, and business improvements from planning through implementation.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems, reporting methods, and overall efficiency.
• Provide recommendations based on detailed financial and operational analysis.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Project Management, and other stakeholders to achieve business objectives.
• Communicate financial results, project status, issues, and recommendations to internal stakeholders and management.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and knowledge sharing to less-experienced team members when required.
• May coordinate or manage assigned projects, including planning, delegation, follow-up, and review of deliverables.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with company policies, procedures, and applicable accounting requirements.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Cost accounting

Manufacturing experience

Budgeting & variance

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Quality Consulting Group, LLC is seeking a highly skilled Cost Accountant to join our manufacturing-focused team in the United States. The candidate will maintain cost accounting systems, analyze budgets vs actuals, and support pricing and profitability analyses using Excel, SAP, and Power BI.

The role requires a minimum of 7 years of experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment, strong analytical abilities, and excellent communication. 1st shift, on-site position.