Sr Cost Accountant

Job Description

Great opportunity with incredible company!

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Garrett Mathison

Salary: $115,000 - $125,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a well established technology company that has been serving Indiana for generations.

Why join us?

We offer full benefits, a generous HSA, 401k with company match, discounted products, and tuition reimbursement.

Job Details

We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Sr Cost Accountant to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced, growing organization where you will play a key role in managing and analyzing cost expenditures and purchases within the company. You will be responsible for budgeting, cost management, performance evaluation, and asset management within a manufacturing environment. If you are a detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of manufacturing accounting, production information control systems, and MAPICS, this could be the perfect role for you.

Responsibilities:

Implement cost accounting systems and strategies to help understand the company's manufacturing operations.

Analyze and review manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.

Make estimates of new and proposed product costs.

Conduct physical inventories and monitor the cycle count program.

Provide management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services.

Assist in month-end close of the general ledger including the preparation of journal entries.

Work closely with the manufacturing team to understand and manage production cost, and to identify cost saving opportunities.

Collaborate with other departments to establish best practices and optimize business procedures.

Maintain cost accounting system and work on process improvements for cost accounting.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

A minimum of 2 years of cost accounting in a manufacturing environment.

Must have a strong cost systems background and have excellent analytical skills.

Experience with MAPICS or other production information control systems would be of benefit.

Strong Excel skills and the ability to use Outlook and Word.

Experience working with engineering and manufacturing personnel on development and analysis of cost standards.

Ability to accurately prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively interact at all levels within the company.

Proven ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.

Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.Company Description

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Founded in 2018 and employee-owned since 2024, Jobot is committed to fostering a culture of kindness, respect, innovation, and connection. As an industry leader, we’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Forbes, Fortune, USA Today, and Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

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