Cost Accountant

Job Description

Cost Accountant | Hays

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at a well-established manufacturing company that is currently experiencing significant growth. The company is actively investing in the expansion of both its operations and finance teams, indicating a period of dynamic development and opportunity. As a Cost Accountant, you will occupy a key position, providing essential support to the financial operations specifically within a manufacturing environment. Your contributions will deliver valuable insights into production performance, directly informing strategic decision-making, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving continuous process improvements across the organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Not specified
• Pay: $75000–$95000 yearly
• Team: Collaborates with plant leadership and operations teams
• Mission: Maintains manufacturing data accuracy, performs cost analysis, and delivers financial reporting to enable strategic decision-making and enhance operational efficiency.
• Tech Stack: ERP systems, NetSuite

What You’ll Actually Do
• Cost Analysis: Conduct comprehensive cost analysis to support and optimize the financial operations within the manufacturing setting, identifying key cost drivers and areas for efficiency.
• Inventory Accounting: Manage all aspects of inventory accounting, ensuring accurate valuation, tracking, and reporting of inventory to maintain financial integrity.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and disseminate accurate financial reports relevant to manufacturing operations, providing clarity and data for stakeholders.
• Data Accuracy: Ensure the precision and integrity of manufacturing data, upholding reliable records for all production-related financial transactions.
• Strategic Contribution: Provide critical insights derived from financial data to plant leadership and operations teams, actively contributing to strategic decision-making, fostering operational efficiency, and supporting continuous process improvement initiatives.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Possess 3-5 years of progressive experience in accounting, with a mandatory focus on previous experience specifically within a manufacturing environment. This role requires a solid foundation in accounting principles applied to a production-based context.
• Experience: Demonstrated proficiency in leveraging ERP systems to streamline and support both accounting functions and operational processes.
• Skills: Highly organized with robust analytical capabilities, proven problem-solving acumen, and strong cross-functional communication skills essential for collaborating effectively with diverse teams.
• Bonus: Prior experience with NetSuite ERP system is a distinct advantage and highly valued.