Cost Accounting Assistant Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Description Why is This a Great Opportunity. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a rapidly growing global manufacturer at an exciting stage of expansion. The company has experienced approximately 800% growth over the past three years, fueled by strong demand for its cable management products supporting AI data center construction, creating tremendous long-term career growth potential.

The role offers the chance to make an immediate impact through manufacturing cost accounting while also expanding into financial reporting, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Purchasing, and Production and will have a strong potential career path to a Controller role. They also offer a competitive compensation package that includes a 10% target bonus that can pay up to 15% and did last year and pay 100% for family medical coverage. Job Description: Seeking an experienced Cost Accountant.

Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC) would be helpful. This position will play a critical role in developing, maintaining, and improving our manufacturing costing, inventory valuation, financial reporting, and ERP processes. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional analytical skills, a deep understanding of manufacturing accounting, and the ability to lead financial process improvements while becoming a key member of our leadership team.

Essential Responsibilities Cost Accounting Maintain and improve the company's standard cost system. Analyze material, labor, and manufacturing overhead variances. Perform monthly inventory and manufacturing cost analysis.

Review BOMs and routings to ensure costing accuracy. Analyze production efficiencies and manufacturing variances. Monitor inventory valuation and reconcile inventory accounts.

Assist with physical inventories and cycle count programs. Develop profitability analysis by product line, customer, and manufacturing process. Business Central Serve as the company's Business Central finance expert.

Configure, maintain, and improve costing within Business Central. Analyze and troubleshoot inventory costing and posting issues. Maintain Manufacturing Posting Setup, Inventory Posting Groups, General Posting Setup, and Costing Methods.

Assist with ERP process improvements and implementation of new functionality. Create reports, dashboards, and KPIs within Business Central. Train users on accounting and inventory processes.

Work closely with operations, purchasing, production, and customer service to improve system efficiency. Financial Reporting Assist with month-end and year-end closing. Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.

Analyze financial statements and manufacturing performance. Develop management reports and KPI dashboards. Support budgeting and forecasting.

Operational Leadership Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement. Develop internal controls for inventory and manufacturing. Partner with Purchasing, Operations, Sales, and Production.

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives. Help establish best practices for a rapidly growing manufacturing organization. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

5+ years of manufacturing cost accounting experience. Extensive experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC). Strong understanding of: o Standard Cost Accounting o Manufacturing Accounting o Inventory Valuation o Variance Analysis o Bills of Material (BOMs) o Routings o Production Orders o General Ledger o Financial Reporting Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Strong communication and organizational skills. Leadership Competencies The successful candidate will demonstrate: High integrity and professionalism Strong analytical thinking Continuous improvement mindset Leadership potential Excellent communication skills Ability to work cross-functionally Initiative and ownership Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment #ACCPRI.