Cost Accountant Opportunity
- Direct applicants only. We are not seeking 3rd party recruitment services at this time.
Are you a detail-driven accounting professional who thrives on turning data into actionable insights? We're seeking a Cost Accountant to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in managing and analyzing our financial operations. If you have an eye for cost control, financial accuracy, and making a measurable impact, this is your opportunity to grow with us!
What You Will Do :
As our Cost Accountant, you'll be at the center of our financial operations, gathering and analyzing data that influences key decisions across the business. You'll study the costs of raw materials, labor, and inventory to ensure every dollar is optimizedand every process is improved.
Your core responsibilities will include :
Analyze product design changes, raw materials, manufacturing methods or services to evaluate cost impactsMaintain our cost accounting system and create insightful analysis reportsRecord actual costs vs. standards to support better expenditure controlCost Monitoring & Reporting (20%)
Conduct inventory audits and monitor cycle count programsReconcile finished goods and analyze cost variancesImplement cost standards for materials and laborInventory Cost Management (20%)
Track and reconcile raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods stockCoordinate physical counts and cycle counts in a warehouse to ensure inventory accuracyMonth-End & Year-End Close Support (20%)
Assist in closing the general ledgerAnalyze production costs and support budget forecastsCompare past data for improved future projectionsStrategic Cost Improvements (20%)
Recommend and implement cost-saving strategiesDrive process improvements and identify operational opportunitiesCollaborate with cross-functional teams to close performance gapsWhat You Need :
Bachelor's degree in AccountingAt least 2 years of experience in Cost Accounting within a manufacturing or operations environmentStrong experience with cost systems and excellent analytical mindsetAdvanced Excel skills and proficiency with Outlook and WordExperience with MAPICS or similar manufacturing / production accounting software is a plusExcellent communication skills and the ability to work with technical and non-technical teamsExperience working with engineering and manufacturing personnel on the development and analysis of cost standardsProven ability to prepare accurate and timely financial reportsWhat We Offer :
Opportunity to directly influence pricing, profitability, and efficiencyClose interaction with production, engineering, and leadership teamsPaid professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and in-house training programs.Insurance Plans include :
Company paid : Dental | Term Life Insurance | Long-Term DisabilityLow cost Medical options | Prescription | Vision | Voluntary InsuranceHealth Savings Account with generous annual company contributions to your HSA401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a valuable company matching contributionGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO) programPaid holidaysDiscounted company products and servicesWellness incentive program where you can earn up to $610About Us
For more than 100 years, Smithville has been and is a locally grown, family-owned, cutting-edge, live-where-we-work, stand-by-our-products, part-of-the-neighborhood, wildly-Hoosier technology company in the heart of Southern Indiana. We provide the best technology services without sending you across the globe for support. We love our services and Indiana. Review of employment applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Smithville is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
