Senior Cost Accountant
About The Position
Remtec is a leading provider of microelectronic solutions for the military, industrial, and medical sectors. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Canton, MA, Remtec specializes in advanced ceramic packaging technology for high-power and high-circuit-density applications. The company is known for its consistent growth, positive work environment, and strong company values and culture. The Senior Cost Accountant will support day-to-day accounting operations, focusing on cost accounting, accurate financial reporting, and inventory control. This role collaborates with Operations, Production, and Finance leadership to ensure financial integrity, compliance, and timely month-end close.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Minimum of 3-5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
- Solid understanding of manufacturing operations, inventory and cost accounting
- Strong proficiency with accounting systems and ERP software (Epicor preferred)
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas)
- Solid understanding of GAAP
- High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
- Strong organizational and problem solving skills
- Must be a team player who also works well independently
- Candidate has capacity to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws.
Nice To Haves
- Online banking experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain accurate cost accounting system that ensures accurate costing
- Responsible for all cost accounting activities, including standard cost maintenance, variance analysis, and production reporting
- Reconcile inventory accounts and assist with physical inventory counts and cycle counts
- Analyze manufacturing variances (labor, material, overhead) and communicate findings to management
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
- Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and cost-related entries
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
- Assist in preparing financial statements and internal management reports
- Support audits by providing documentation and explanations as needed
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies
- Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy
- Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
