Cost Accountant - Manufacturing - Haverhill, MA

Are you a Cost Accountant or an Accountant with a strong knowledge base of inventory? Do you have 2+ years of experience and want to join a growing business in the Manufacturing industry? Do you have SAP experience and want to own the function of costing in the department? Do you have a degree in Accounting? If so, please read on and apply to the Cost Accountant- Manufacturing job based in Haverhill, MA.

Client Details

We are currently partnered up with a growing Manufacturing Company about $500M in Revenue in their search for a Cost Accountant to join the team. This role will report up into the Assistant Controller and will work closely with the FP&A team while being the sole Cost Accountant in the A&F department. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in cost accounting within a manufacturing company, SAP Experience, and enjoys process improvements. If interested, please read on and apply to the Cost Accountant - Manufacturing job based in Haverhill, MA.

Description

The Cost Accountant - Manufacturing will be responsible for the following:

• Develop and maintain standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead.
• Analyze manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
• Work closely with operations and production teams to monitor cost variances and identify areas for improvement.
• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities related to inventory valuation, cost of goods sold (COGS), and production reporting.
• Conduct inventory analysis, cycle counts, and reconciliations.
• Review and analyze bills of materials (BOMs) and routings to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities related to production and operational costs.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.
• Utilize SAP to extract data, perform transactions, and generate financial and operational reports

Profile

The ideal Cost Accountant - Manufacturing will have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of SAP (especially FI/CO and MM modules) is required.
• Solid understanding of cost accounting principles, inventory valuation, and variance analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial reporting tools.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Job Offer

The successful Cost Accountant - Manufacturing will be rewarded with the following:

• Base Salary of $90,000-$120,000 depending on experience (potential to be considered at a Senior Cost Accountant role at the high end of the budget)
• Bonus Potential
• 401K Match
• Health, Dental, Vision
• 9/80 Schedule - Every other Friday off!
• PTO

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