Cost Accounting Analyst

Particle Measuring Systems • Niwot, CO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Program Nexus is Particle Measuring Systems’ company-wide business transformation program focused on simplifying processes, improving data quality, strengthening system integrations, and modernizing core business platforms. The program is designed to enable better decision-making, improve operational efficiency, and enhance the experience of both employees and customers. As a member of Program Nexus, you will play a critical role in one of the company's most strategic initiatives: the implementation of Infor CloudSuite ERP and the transformation of global finance processes. Your work will help establish a clear understanding of current-state challenges, provide data-driven recommendations, and support the development of standardized global processes that improve financial transparency, consistency, and decision-making across the organization. The Cost Accounting Analyst will support Program Nexus by conducting in-depth analysis of product costing, manufacturing transactions, inventory valuation, transfer pricing, and intercompany activities across the global organization. The ideal candidate combines strong cost accounting and financial analysis expertise with a natural curiosity to investigate issues at the transaction level, connect data across multiple systems and entities, and translate findings into actionable business recommendations. While not responsible for ERP solution design, this individual will play an important role in validating business requirements and testing financial processes within the Infor CloudSuite implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
• 4+ years of experience in Cost Accounting, Manufacturing Finance, Financial Analysis, or related disciplines OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong understanding of: Product Costing, Standard Costing, Manufacturing Accounting, Transfer Pricing, Inventory Valuation, Cost Variance Analysis, Financial Analysis, Intercompany Transactions
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Power Query, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and large dataset analysis
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with complex transactional and financial data
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to identify root causes of business issues
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of transfer pricing principles and intercompany accounting practices
• Experience working with ERP systems such as Infor, IFS, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or NetSuite
• Experience supporting ERP implementations, testing, or business process transformations
• Familiarity with Power BI, SQL, Power Query, or other analytical and reporting tools
• CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification

Responsibilities

• Analyze product costing, inventory valuation, manufacturing transactions, transfer pricing, and intercompany activities across global entities
• Perform root-cause analysis on costing, inventory, and intercompany issues and develop actionable recommendations
• Evaluate current processes and practices to improve accuracy, consistency, transparency, and financial controls
• Extract, validate, reconcile, and analyze financial and operational data to support business decisions and process improvements
• Provide subject matter expertise on costing, inventory, transfer pricing, and intercompany processes throughout the transformation program
• Partner with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and other stakeholders to understand current-state processes and challenges
• Document business processes and identify opportunities for standardization, simplification, automation, and improved governance
• Translate analytical findings into business requirements and recommendations that support future-state process design
• Communicate analytical findings and recommendations effectively to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance financial visibility, operational efficiency, and decision-making
• Support Program Nexus by validating that future-state costing, inventory, transfer pricing, and intercompany processes meet business requirements
• Assist with the development and execution of System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Validate transaction outcomes and financial results within Infor CloudSuite during testing activities
• Identify and communicate process gaps, risks, and defects to project team members
• Support data validation, reconciliation, and deployment readiness activities as needed
• Continuously evaluate processes for improvements in efficiency, quality, and safety

Benefits

• Health coverage: medical, dental, vision, fsa, onsite clinic (CO employees), life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Vacation, holiday, and leave policies
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee recognition programs
• Employee assistance programs

What This Job Offers

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