Senior Cost Accountant - Manufacturing

Description

Weiss-Aug Group is an internationally recognized leader in precision metal stamping, injection molding, value-added assembly solutions and tooling.

At our Corporate Headquarters we have served the medical device industry, automotive industry, and industrial sector for over 50 years. Our vision as a company is to create an exciting environment that will attract and retain the finest people committed to manufacturing creative and innovative components and products.

Join our team where every day we push the boundaries of manufacturing technology.

Our highly respected precision metal stamping company is seeking a highly skilled and motivated and detail-oriented Senior Cost Accountant to lead and manage all aspects of cost accounting in a dynamic, privately held manufacturing company. This is a hands-on role responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing standard costs, inventory valuation, and cost variances across multiple product lines and sites.

This role is ideal for a candidate looking to take ownership of the cost accounting function with a potential to grow into a Cost Accounting Manager role.

Responsibilities:

Standard Costing & Product Costing

• Maintain standard costs for raw materials, labor, and overhead for all product lines.
• Analyze bills of materials (BOMs), routings, and production workflows to ensure accuracy and alignment with actual operations.
• Update and validate cost models to reflect changes in input costs, labor rates, or operational efficiencies.

Variance Analysis & Reporting

• Perform detailed analysis of cost variances including purchase price variance (PPV), labor efficiency, and overhead absorption.
• Provide root cause analysis and partner with operations and supply chain to resolve discrepancies and improve performance.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly cost reports for leadership.

Inventory Accounting & Controls

• Ensure accurate valuation of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods inventories.
• Support physical inventory counts, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliations.
• Assist in setting inventory reserves and improving inventory control processes. 
• Track slow moving and obsolete inventory.

Operational & Cross-Functional Support

• Collaborate with production, supply chain, and engineering teams to understand cost drivers and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Participate in capital project evaluations, product profitability analysis, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Serve as the finance lead for cost-related ERP configuration and reporting improvements.

Process Improvement & Future Team Leadership

• Standardize and document costing processes and controls across facilities.
• Recommend and implement improvements to enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and transparency of cost data.
• Prepare to lead and mentor future cost accountant as the department grows.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. MBA or relevant certification (e.g., CPA, CMA) a plus.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of standard costing, cost variance analysis, and inventory accounting Advanced Excel skills are essential, experience with ERP systems and business intelligence tools. Plex ERP experience and Microsoft Power BI a plus.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze cost data and provide actionable insights.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present costing information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Proven track record of identifying issues and implementing effective solutions.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work.

Our Culture

• We are passionate about what we do. At the Weiss-Aug Group, we believe that we can make a difference through our work, every day.
• We are guided by our core values. We ensure that all our team members understand the critical nature of the products manufactured.
• We maintain professional respect for our employees within a family structure, based on equality and understanding.
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