Strategic Cost Accountant - Manufacturing & Profitability

HRT Solutions; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Chromalox is seeking a Cost Accountant to support profitability initiatives in a manufacturing environment. You will oversee cost analysis, inventory reporting, and BOM/routing maintenance while collaborating with Finance, Operations, Engineering, Procurement and Supply Chain.

The role emphasizes standard costing, cost updates, and analytical decision support to drive efficiency and financial performance. A manufacturing background and strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Manufacturing experience required, preferably supporting engineered-to-order operations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, procurement and supply chain.
• Understand BOMs, routings, labor reporting, standard costing and overhead allocation.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems (JDE, SAP, Oracle or similar).
• Advanced Excel and MS Office skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with a drive for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage standard cost updates, annual cost roll processes, BOMs and routings.
• Provide inventory reporting/analysis to support decisions and improvements.
• Prepare detailed inventory reporting, obsolescence analysis, cycle counts, and reconciliation.
• Perform financial analysis for projects, products and operations.
• Maintain financial databases, reporting tools and data integrity.
• Support procurement and supply chain through cost analysis.
• Analyze productivity and operational performance metrics for improvements.
• Interpret data and provide actionable recommendations to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and audits.
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc finance initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collab

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

JDE

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Chromalox is seeking a Cost Accountant to support profitability initiatives in a manufacturing environment. You will oversee cost analysis, inventory reporting, and BOM/routing maintenance while collaborating with Finance, Operations, Engineering, Procurement and Supply Chain.

The role emphasizes standard costing, cost updates, and analytical decision support to drive efficiency and financial performance. A manufacturing background and strong Excel skills are essential.