RD Industries, Inc.
Cost Accountant
RD Industries, Inc.
About RD Industries RD Industries is a leading manufacturer of innovative closed-loop chemical containment and dispensing solutions, proudly headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. With decades of expertise and a portfolio of patented technologies, we serve customers across the globe with products designed to improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability. At RDI, we are committed to engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and delivering best-in-class solutions that protect people and the environment. Our team thrives on collaboration, accountability, and innovation — making RD Industries a place where every employee can make a meaningful impact.
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work Full-time, on-site: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Summary The Cost Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and financial reporting for RD Industries’ manufacturing operations. The role supports standard cost development, variance analysis, inventory controls, forecasting, and cost‑improvement initiatives. This position also plays a key role in ensuring accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, and costing data within NetSuite. The Cost Accountant collaborates closely with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance to ensure accurate costs and timely analysis that supports operational and strategic decision‑making.
Education / Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Minimum 5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience with plastic injection molding or discrete manufacturing strongly preferred
Experience managing BOMs, routings, and cost standards
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Expertise in standard costing, variance analysis, inventory accounting, and cost modelling
Ability to interpret production data, financial reports, and BOM structures
Strong manufacturing cost accounting experience, ideally plastics or injection molding
Advanced Excel proficiency and comfort with large data sets
ERP experience (NetSuite preferred)
Ability to interpret engineering and process documentation
Core Cost Accounting & Financial Analysis
Maintain and update standard costs, including materials, labor, and overhead.
Prepare and analyze monthly cost reports, including COGS, gross margin, and manufacturing variances.
Support budgeting and forecasting with cost projections, rate updates, and analysis of trends.
Perform profitability and margin analysis to support pricing, quoting, and decision‑making.
Analyze fixed and variable costs, overhead absorption, and cost‑center allocations.
Inventory Accounting & Controls
Maintain accurate inventory valuation for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
Lead cycle counts, investigate variances, and partner with Operations to implement corrective actions.
Perform physical inventory reconciliations; ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls.
Review inventory reserves for obsolete, excess, or slow‑moving stock and support disposal decisions.
Manufacturing Costing & Variance Analysis
Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances; summarize drivers and recommend corrective actions.
Evaluate manufacturing performance trends including scrap, rework, machine utilisation, and throughput.
Review production order costing and inventory transactions for completeness and accuracy.
Work with Operations to validate assumptions and support continuous improvement and cost‑reduction efforts.
BOM, Routing & ERP Costing Support
Maintain accurate BOMs, routings, and costing data in NetSuite.
Coordinate with Engineering and Operations to update costing information for material, design, or process changes.
Support standard cost updates, cost rolls, and ongoing ERP data integrity.
Provide costing insight for new and existing products across cross‑functional teams.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Partner with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality to ensure accurate cost inputs.
Support pricing and quoting by supplying timely cost models.
Present findings and recommendations to leadership in a clear and actionable format.
Participate in cost‑reduction initiatives and operational improvement projects.
Competencies
Strong analytical and financial modelling skills
Deep understanding of GAAP cost accounting principles
Knowledge of manufacturing processes; injection moulding preferred
Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
Strong communication and teamwork across departments
ERP proficiency (NetSuite strongly preferred)
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Strong organization and time management
Work Environment Office environment with routine interaction across production, engineering, and operations departments.
Physical Requirements Regular talking, hearing, sitting, standing, reaching and working on a computer. Occasional visits to the production floor. Reasonable accommodations may be provided.
Benefits Package Includes:
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Coverage
401(k) Retirement Plan with company contribution
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off:
2+ weeks of paid time off in your first year
8 paid holidays
Employee Referral Program
PayActiv Wallet – access your earned pay on demand
AAP/EEO Statement RD Industries is an Equal Opportunity / Aff…
Other Duties This job description is not exhaustive; duties may be updated at any time.
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About RD Industries RD Industries is a leading manufacturer of innovative closed-loop chemical containment and dispensing solutions, proudly headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. With decades of expertise and a portfolio of patented technologies, we serve customers across the globe with products designed to improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability. At RDI, we are committed to engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and delivering best-in-class solutions that protect people and the environment. Our team thrives on collaboration, accountability, and innovation — making RD Industries a place where every employee can make a meaningful impact.
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work Full-time, on-site: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Summary The Cost Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and financial reporting for RD Industries’ manufacturing operations. The role supports standard cost development, variance analysis, inventory controls, forecasting, and cost‑improvement initiatives. This position also plays a key role in ensuring accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, and costing data within NetSuite. The Cost Accountant collaborates closely with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance to ensure accurate costs and timely analysis that supports operational and strategic decision‑making.
Education / Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Minimum 5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience with plastic injection molding or discrete manufacturing strongly preferred
Experience managing BOMs, routings, and cost standards
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Expertise in standard costing, variance analysis, inventory accounting, and cost modelling
Ability to interpret production data, financial reports, and BOM structures
Strong manufacturing cost accounting experience, ideally plastics or injection molding
Advanced Excel proficiency and comfort with large data sets
ERP experience (NetSuite preferred)
Ability to interpret engineering and process documentation
Core Cost Accounting & Financial Analysis
Maintain and update standard costs, including materials, labor, and overhead.
Prepare and analyze monthly cost reports, including COGS, gross margin, and manufacturing variances.
Support budgeting and forecasting with cost projections, rate updates, and analysis of trends.
Perform profitability and margin analysis to support pricing, quoting, and decision‑making.
Analyze fixed and variable costs, overhead absorption, and cost‑center allocations.
Inventory Accounting & Controls
Maintain accurate inventory valuation for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
Lead cycle counts, investigate variances, and partner with Operations to implement corrective actions.
Perform physical inventory reconciliations; ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls.
Review inventory reserves for obsolete, excess, or slow‑moving stock and support disposal decisions.
Manufacturing Costing & Variance Analysis
Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances; summarize drivers and recommend corrective actions.
Evaluate manufacturing performance trends including scrap, rework, machine utilisation, and throughput.
Review production order costing and inventory transactions for completeness and accuracy.
Work with Operations to validate assumptions and support continuous improvement and cost‑reduction efforts.
BOM, Routing & ERP Costing Support
Maintain accurate BOMs, routings, and costing data in NetSuite.
Coordinate with Engineering and Operations to update costing information for material, design, or process changes.
Support standard cost updates, cost rolls, and ongoing ERP data integrity.
Provide costing insight for new and existing products across cross‑functional teams.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Partner with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality to ensure accurate cost inputs.
Support pricing and quoting by supplying timely cost models.
Present findings and recommendations to leadership in a clear and actionable format.
Participate in cost‑reduction initiatives and operational improvement projects.
Competencies
Strong analytical and financial modelling skills
Deep understanding of GAAP cost accounting principles
Knowledge of manufacturing processes; injection moulding preferred
Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
Strong communication and teamwork across departments
ERP proficiency (NetSuite strongly preferred)
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Strong organization and time management
Work Environment Office environment with routine interaction across production, engineering, and operations departments.
Physical Requirements Regular talking, hearing, sitting, standing, reaching and working on a computer. Occasional visits to the production floor. Reasonable accommodations may be provided.
Benefits Package Includes:
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Coverage
401(k) Retirement Plan with company contribution
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off:
2+ weeks of paid time off in your first year
8 paid holidays
Employee Referral Program
PayActiv Wallet – access your earned pay on demand
AAP/EEO Statement RD Industries is an Equal Opportunity / Aff…
Other Duties This job description is not exhaustive; duties may be updated at any time.
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