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Located in Fairfield, OH
Salary: $100-110K
Senior Cost Accountant
Location:
Fairfield, OH
Industry:
Manufacturing
Compensation : $100-110K
Responsibilities:
Maintain and update standard costs for products, raw materials, freight, duties, and labor. Analyze and reconcile actual vs. standard costs and identify key drivers of variances. Partner with manufacturing personnel to improve yield, efficiency, and reduce costs. Provide clear financial variance reports comparing current performance to budget and prior periods. Collaborate with operations, sales, engineering, and other departments to support data-driven decision-making. Monitor cost trends, cost absorption, margin performance, and overhead expenses. Assist the Finance Manager in cost control efforts and cost-efficiency initiatives. Report on manufacturing variances, scrap, waste, and inventory valuation. Prepare and compile annual manufacturing budgets and review standard costs. Synthesize data into clear, actionable insights for senior management. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and promote a safe work environment. Perform other duties as required to support the success of the business unit.
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree is required Previous experience in Cost Accounting is required Previous experience in the Manufacturing Industry is required Proven experience with month-end closing processes. CPA or CMA certification completed or in progress (preferred). Experience with standard costing system implementation (preferred). Experience working with ERP systems; IFS experience strongly preferred.
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Express Office: Cincinnati (Northwest)
3551 Springdale Road
Cincinnati, OH 45251
Located in Fairfield, OH
Salary: $100-110K
Senior Cost Accountant
Location:
Fairfield, OH
Industry:
Manufacturing
Compensation : $100-110K
Responsibilities:
Maintain and update standard costs for products, raw materials, freight, duties, and labor. Analyze and reconcile actual vs. standard costs and identify key drivers of variances. Partner with manufacturing personnel to improve yield, efficiency, and reduce costs. Provide clear financial variance reports comparing current performance to budget and prior periods. Collaborate with operations, sales, engineering, and other departments to support data-driven decision-making. Monitor cost trends, cost absorption, margin performance, and overhead expenses. Assist the Finance Manager in cost control efforts and cost-efficiency initiatives. Report on manufacturing variances, scrap, waste, and inventory valuation. Prepare and compile annual manufacturing budgets and review standard costs. Synthesize data into clear, actionable insights for senior management. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and promote a safe work environment. Perform other duties as required to support the success of the business unit.
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree is required Previous experience in Cost Accounting is required Previous experience in the Manufacturing Industry is required Proven experience with month-end closing processes. CPA or CMA certification completed or in progress (preferred). Experience with standard costing system implementation (preferred). Experience working with ERP systems; IFS experience strongly preferred.
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Express Office: Cincinnati (Northwest)
3551 Springdale Road
Cincinnati, OH 45251