Cost Accountant

Smithville Communications • Ellettsville, IN

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About The Position

Are you a detail-driven accounting professional who thrives on turning data into actionable insights? We're seeking a Cost Accountant to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in managing and analyzing our financial operations. If you have an eye for cost control, financial accuracy, and making a measurable impact, this is your opportunity to grow with us!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• At least 2 years of experience in Cost Accounting within a manufacturing or operations environment
• Strong experience with cost systems and excellent analytical mindset
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Outlook and Word
• Experience with MAPICS or similar manufacturing/production accounting software is a plus
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with technical and non-technical teams
• Experience working with engineering and manufacturing personnel on the development and analysis of cost standards
• Proven ability to prepare accurate and timely financial reports

Responsibilities

• Data Collection & Analysis (20%): Analyze product design changes, raw materials, manufacturing methods or services to evaluate cost impacts; Maintain our cost accounting system and create insightful analysis reports; Record actual costs vs. standards to support better expenditure control.
• Cost Monitoring & Reporting (20%): Conduct inventory audits and monitor cycle count programs; Reconcile finished goods and analyze cost variances; Implement cost standards for materials and labor.
• Inventory Cost Management (20%): Track and reconcile raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods stock; Coordinate physical counts and cycle counts in a warehouse to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Month-End & Year-End Close Support (20%): Assist in closing the general ledger; Analyze production costs and support budget forecasts; Compare past data for improved future projections.
• Strategic Cost Improvements (20%): Recommend and implement cost-saving strategies; Drive process improvements and identify operational opportunities; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to close performance gaps.

Benefits

• Opportunity to directly influence pricing, profitability, and efficiency
• Close interaction with production, engineering, and leadership teams
• Paid professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and in-house training programs
• Company paid: Dental | Term Life Insurance | Long-Term Disability
• Low cost Medical options | Prescription | Vision | Voluntary Insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous annual company contributions to your HSA
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a valuable company matching contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program
• Paid holidays
• Discounted company products and services
• Wellness incentive program where you can earn up to $610

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Telecommunications
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree