Strategic Manufacturing Cost Accountant

Hubbell Incorporated; Leeds (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated in Leeds, AL seeks a Cost Accountant to support monthly close, standard cost maintenance and inventory controls. This role reports to the Cost Manager within the Finance team and drives cost analysis and reporting across manufacturing operations.

Key responsibilities include variance analysis, BOM/Routing costing in SAP, internal control compliance, and assisting with budgets and audits. Strong Excel, Word skills and SAP experience are valued.

Qualifications

• Cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• Strong analytical, planning, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word; SAP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monthly closing and reporting process, using financial reporting systems.
• Working with Bill of Materials and Product Routings through SAP system.
• Assist in monthly variance analysis including, but not limited to, PPV, freight, material usage, production order, labor, and burden (overhead) variances.
• Verify compliance with internal controls, including SOX compliance.
• Reviewing, analyzing and updating standard product costs as they relate to labor, material and overhead.
• Assist in cycle counts and physical inventories and reconcile all differences.
• Assisting with department spending analysis and facility budgets and forecasts.
• Support for internal and external audit activities.
• Complete ad hoc financial information requests.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Skills

Cost accounting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Hubbell Incorporated in Leeds, AL seeks a Cost Accountant to support monthly close, standard cost maintenance and inventory controls. This role reports to the Cost Manager within the Finance team and drives cost analysis and reporting across manufacturing operations.

Key responsibilities include variance analysis, BOM/Routing costing in SAP, internal control compliance, and assisting with budgets and audits. Strong Excel, Word skills and SAP experience are valued.