Cost Accounting Manager

Nevada Heat Treating LLC•Newark, CA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

SUMMARY: The Cost Accounting Manager oversees cost accounting operations, inventory valuation, and manufacturing financial reporting within the Epicor ERP system. This role ensures accurate product costing, monitors inventory transactions, analyzes manufacturing variances, and supports operational leadership with financial insights to improve profitability and cost control. The position will require some travel to multiple company locations to support operational and financial activities. Commitment to and support of the Company Core Values are key to success in this position.

Requirements

Must have the knowledge and experience necessary for the position.
Experience with ERP-based inventory and costing systems
Excellent attention to detail.
Must be able to follow instructions and work with minimal supervision.
Strong communication, both written and oral and problem-solving skills.
Must be adaptable to a changing work environment and competing demands.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Must be capable of working with minimal supervision.
Strong cost accounting and inventory accounting expertise
Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills
Cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to work with multiple locations and operational teams
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5–8+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience managing inventory accounting and inventory controls
Epicor ERP experience (Epicor 10 or Epicor Kinetic required)
Experience with standard costing and manufacturing financial reporting

Responsibilities

Manage all cost accounting activities for manufacturing operations including review of variances.
Maintain standard cost structures, bills of materials (BOM), and routing costs within Epicor as well as ensuring the timely opening and closing of work orders.
Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances and provide explanations to management.
Monitor cost of goods sold (COGS) and product margins.
Conduct product cost analysis and profitability reporting.
Identify and support cost reduction initiatives and operational efficiency improvements.
Oversee inventory accounting and valuation within Epicor ERP.
Monitor inventory transactions including receipts, transfers, adjustments, and scrap.
Reconcile inventory subledger to the general ledger.
Lead physical inventory counts and cycle count programs across locations.
Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and variances.
Monitor obsolete, slow-moving, and excess inventory and provide financial analysis.
Ensure accurate inventory costing methods (standard costing, FIFO, etc.).
Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to improve inventory controls and turnover.
Review and approve inventory adjustments and write-offs.
Utilize Epicor ERP for cost tracking, inventory management, and financial reporting.
Maintain item costing, cost rollups, and inventory costing structures in Epicor.
Ensure accurate integration between manufacturing, inventory, and financial modules.
Develop and maintain Epicor financial and cost reports for leadership.
Prepare monthly manufacturing cost reports and variance analysis.
Manage inventory valuation reporting and reconciliation.
Support month-end and year-end close activities related to inventory and cost accounting.
Assist with internal and external audits related to cost and inventory controls.
Develop management reports and dashboards for operational performance.
Support annual budgets and forecasts for manufacturing and inventory costs.
Provide inventory cost projections and margin analysis.
Assist with product pricing analysis and cost modeling.
Travel to manufacturing plants, warehouses, or other company locations as needed to support operational finance activities.
Participate in on-site inventory counts, process reviews, and cost analysis.
Collaborate with local operations, production, and supply chain teams to improve cost visibility and financial controls.
Provide financial guidance and training to site leadership regarding cost accounting and inventory procedures.
Uphold the company core values
Other duties as assigned