Cost Accountant

Tech-Etch•Plymouth, MA

9d•$77,000 - $93,000

About The Position

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Cost Accountant to join our dynamic team. As a Cost Accountant at Tech Etch, you will play a crucial role in identifying and implementing solutions for improving operational efficiency, reducing costs, and optimizing overall business processes. You will work with cross-functional teams, including operations, engineering, and management, to implement changes and ensure alignment with business goals. SHIFT: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field is required
5+ years of related financial experience.
Strong problem-solving skills are essential for identifying and addressing operational issues.
Demonstrated experience in applying standard costing methodologies within a manufacturing environment.
Experience in project management for managing operational improvement projects.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and ERP Systems to effectively manage and analyze data.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are needed to work with cross-functional teams and present findings to management.

Responsibilities

Collect, analyze, and interpret data from various sources to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement.
Create reports and forecasts using statistical modeling and data analysis to provide insights into operational performance.
Implement new processes, policies, and protocols, and monitor their effectiveness.
Monitor factory overhead rates and lead periodic cost‑rate reviews to ensure accurate financial reporting and operational alignment.
Partner with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to understand manufacturing processes, workflows, and cost drivers across the shop floor.
Assessing scrap rates, and throughput metrics to assess operational performance and trends.
Maintain and update labor and overhead rates in the ERP system; partner with operations to ensure MOM and BOM accuracy.
Analyze and explain manufacturing variances—material usage, purchase price variance, labor efficiency, and overhead absorption—providing insights to plant leadership.
Track and evaluate financial performance of new products, product lines, or customer programs to support pricing and profitability decisions.
Use statistical modeling, trend analysis, and forecasting tools to guide decision‑making and strengthen operational discipline.
Collaborate with engineering, quality, procurement, and operations teams to evaluate financial impacts of design changes, engineering change orders, and sourcing decisions.
Translate complex financial information into actionable insights for non‑financial team members, including supervisors and production staff.