Cost Accountant

Steel Partners • Anderson, SC

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About The Position

JPS Composite Materials is a North American composite manufacturer serving the aerospace and industrial markets. The Cost Accountant is a key individual contributor on the accounting team, with cost accounting as the primary focus. The role will become the subject matter expert and primary resource for standard cost requests, ensuring the accuracy of the manufacturing cost accounting system and providing analysis to support management decisions.

The position supports costing activities, cost and inventory accuracy, financial close processes, budgeting, standard cost updates, inventory counts, audits, and continuous improvement. It also promotes the company’s culture by building trusted relationships, supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion values, and helping train and cross-train colleagues. The role requires compliance with company and applicable government requirements and policies. Travel may be needed, up to 10%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Manufacturing experience.
• Ability to diagnose problems quickly, analyze data, and anticipate potential issues.
• Ability to think strategically and adjust to a changing environment.
• Ability and willingness to adhere to the JPS Code of Conduct and corporate policies and procedures.
• Willingness to travel as needed, up to 10%.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CMA certification preferred but not required.
• GAAP knowledge preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in a costing role preferred.
• AS400 system experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate execution of costing activities.
• Identify and resolve cost and inventory errors.
• Calculate standard cost for new SKUs as needed.
• Partner with departments to provide cost analysis, variance analysis, and other analytical support.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities, including accruals and reconciliations.
• Lead annual budget development and the standard cost roll.
• Lead physical inventory counts and cycle counts for multiple locations.
• Support internal and external audit requests as needed.
• Apply a continuous improvement mindset and improve the accuracy of cost standards, including models and processes.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Promote the company’s DE&I values.
• Foster, train, and develop backups, and cross-train in other functional areas.
• Adhere to company, federal, state, and local business requirements and enforce compliance with integrity.
• Adhere to the JPS Code of Conduct and corporate policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with wellness incentives.
• Company-provided life insurance and short-term disability.
• Critical care coverage, telehealth, FSA/HSA, and Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Annual tuition reimbursement.
• Annual Incentive Plan and referral bonuses.
• Steel Sports Sponsorship for youth athletic coaches.
• Flexible schedules for practices and games.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level