Cost Accountant II

Role: Financial Analyst/Cost Accountant II

Location: Greenfield, IN/Onsite

Job Type: Fulltime/Permanent

Responsibilities:

• Drive cost analysis and forecasting, encompassing raw materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead. Generate detailed variance reports against budgets for management review.
• Maintain meticulous cost records, ensuring data integrity for informed financial decisions and effective expense management.
• Conduct thorough cost audits, delivering analytical reports with actionable recommendations.
• Evaluate the financial impact of product design, material, process, and service changes.
• Develop accurate cost estimates for new products to support financial planning.
• Prepare pricing quotations for large-scale projects and conduct post-project cost evaluations for continuous improvement.
• Provide management with in-depth reports on pricing factors and profitability analysis.
• Manage and maintain cost accounting systems and databases for data integrity and efficiency.
• Support inventory valuation and reconcile perpetual inventory with the general ledger, resolving discrepancies.
• Assess WIP and finished goods, identifying and recommending actions for excess/obsolete stock.
• Contribute to month-end closing activities, specifically inventory accounting.
• Develop and maintain standardized cost reporting systems and databases.
• Create insightful internal performance reports and track KPIs.
• Compile monthly performance charts and contribute to external MPR reports.
• Analyze project and product costs, identifying trends and variances to optimize financial performance.
• Review, calculate, and maintain accurate pricing for standard and non-standard products.
• Collaborate with engineering on cost-effective pricing for new products and large projects.
• Conduct periodic pricing reviews based on market conditions and costs, recommending adjustments.
• Forecast future costs and develop proactive pricing strategies aligned with budget objectives.
• Travel to manufacturing facilities to understand cost structures and production processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant cost accounting experience.
• Preferred: Manufacturing cost accounting experience and understanding of manufacturing principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data interpretation abilities.
• Solid understanding of GAAP or relevant accounting standards and financial reporting.
• Preferred: Experience with cost accounting systems and software (implementation/maintenance).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (logical, lookup, reference, math functions). Working knowledge of Outlook and Word.
• Plus: Familiarity with Workwise ERP system.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams for cost standards and analysis.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• ⁠How many years of experience do you have in Manufacturing Cost Accounting?
• Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance?
• What ERP you have experience with?
• Are you a US Citizen?
• Are you a Green Card Holder?
• What is your email address/email ID?
• What is your Current Location? Mention the location with zip code
• What would be your notice period if offered?
• What is your salary expectation for fulltime per annum?

Ability to Commute:

• Greenfield, IN 46140 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Greenfield, IN 46140: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000