(Job RF -1116) Cost Accountant

Ash & Harris Executive Search is looking for a Cost Accountant

Overview:
A key role responsible for the control, coordination, and maintenance of product costing, cost planning, and fixed assets. This position provides critical support to Accounting and Finance management in preparing financial statements, budgets, and audits, ensuring accuracy and compliance in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct BOM (Bill of Material) updates and cost roll-ups, including maintaining and setting up inventory parts, product structures, manufacturing routing processes, and compound structures.
• Monitor and analyze the Fiscal Business Plan against actual expenses, equipment/tooling investments, and inventory levels; prepare and submit detailed reports to headquarters.
• Maintain accurate records for customer-owned tooling and the vendor master list.
• Manage fixed asset records and calculate depreciation using SAGE fixed asset software.
• Participate in the monthly financial close process, including the preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Prepare various internal management reports to support monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements.
• Assist internal and external auditors during financial and operational audits.
• Support the quarterly consolidation reporting process to the parent company, Sumitomo Riko.
• Execute special projects related to cost planning, ERP system enhancements, and other areas as necessary.

Requirements:

Education

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.

Experiences

• 1 to 3 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Hands-on experience with product costing, bill of materials (BOMs), and inventory accounting.
• Experience with fixed asset accounting and monthly close processes.

Other

• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word is essential.
• Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and possess excellent organizational skills.
• Positive attitude with the ability to work both independently and cooperatively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Committed to reliability, accuracy, and meeting team goals.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary

• A competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and more.

Schedule:

• Full-time
• Work arrangement: On-site