Strategic Cost Accountant: Manufacturing & Tooling Margin

TriMas Life Sciences; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TriMas Life Sciences in Denver, CO is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support manufacturing financial operations. You will analyze manufacturing costs, maintain standard costing all while ensuring inventory accuracy and supporting month-end close activities.

As a key partner to operations, you will drive cost-saving opportunities, manage tooling project costs, assist budgeting and forecasting, and uphold internal controls in a dynamic production environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of standard costing and inventory accounting.
• Experience with ERP systems (IQMS, Epicor, LN, Syteline) preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing costs and maintain accurate standard costs for raw materials, labor, and overhead.
• Support month-end close activities including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly margin analysis and variance reports and provide insights on product lines and profitability.
• Update Bills of Material and analyze production data, labor utilization, and efficiency metrics.
• Monitor inventory transactions, perform cycle counts, and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Partner with operations to identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.

Skills

Cost accounting

Excel skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

IQMS

Epicor

LN

Syteline

Job description

TriMas Life Sciences in Denver, CO is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support manufacturing financial operations. You will analyze manufacturing costs, maintain standard costing all while ensuring inventory accuracy and supporting month-end close activities.

As a key partner to operations, you will drive cost-saving opportunities, manage tooling project costs, assist budgeting and forecasting, and uphold internal controls in a dynamic production environment.