Cost Accountant, Manufacturing

The Manufacturing Cost Accountant will be essential in helping ensure our unique products are accurately costed and inventoried across multiple districts. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in manufacturing environments, inventory control, and working closely with operations and estimating teams to support bid accuracy and overall financial performance.

Key Responsibilities:

·      Analyze and maintain accurate standard costs for manufactured products, ensuring alignment with actual production and materials usage.

·      Collaborate with estimating and project teams to ensure accurate product costing during the bid and proposal phase.

·      Understand and apply cost principles to a unique product line, ensuring pricing reflects true value and production cost.

·      Monitor and report on production variances, material usage, labor costs, and overhead allocations.

·      Support and enhance the accuracy of Bills of Materials (BOMs) and routings.

·      Participate in month-end close processes related to inventory, cost of goods sold, and production reporting.

·      Assist in maintaining accurate inventory records, including physical counts, cycle counts, and reconciliation across all districts.

·      Work closely with district teams to ensure timely and accurate inventory delivery and tracking.

·      Identify and help implement process improvements in costing, inventory control, and reporting.

·      Foster a strong connection between finance and manufacturing teams, promoting financial accountability and a shared understanding of cost drivers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, job costing, and BOM structures.
• Experience supporting bid or proposal processes through cost input and analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems; experience with QuickBooks is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with using MISys (Manufacturing Inventory Systems) is a plus
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments and districts.
• Willingness to travel to district locations for inventory and process support.
• This position may require some extended work weeks (more than 40 hours)
• This position will be on-site.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA or CMA designation (or working towards certification)
• Experience in a multi-location manufacturing business
• Familiarity with unique, project-based billing and custom product environments

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• This role requires occasional visits to manufacturing or field sites.
• Ability to walk, stand, or sit for extended periods as needed.
• May occasionally lift and carry materials or equipment up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to work in both office and industrial environments, including exposure to manufacturing noise, weather conditions, and moving equipment.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required when visiting job sites and manufacturing facilities.
• Travel to district locations may be required (approximately 10-15% of the time).