We are looking for a skilled Cost Accountant to join our team in Auburn, Massachusetts. This role requires a detail-oriented individual who can manage the GL, oversee cost reporting, and provide valuable insights to support business operations. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in cost analysis and accounting procedures, particularly within manufacturing environments. Responsibilities:• Monitor and maintain job cost accounting and time management systems, ensuring smooth operation and implementing improvements as needed.• Execute absorption cost reporting processes, including job cost transfers, inventory tracking, and labor overhead calculations.• Perform period-end and quarterly reconciliations to ensure accuracy between accounting and cost systems while completing monthly account reconciliations.• Organize and lead year-end audits, including physical inventory counts, revaluations, and reporting.• Develop and share accounting procedures with sales and production teams to assess profitability at various levels.• Prepare detailed reports on bookings, shipments, production, and financial projections for management and stakeholders.• Act as system administrator to oversee servers, company computers, and network security, while managing IT service contracts and budgets.• Coordinate server upgrades, maintenance, and procure new equipment to meet operational needs.• Create ad hoc analyses to support strategic decisions and address specific inquiries from supervisors and owners.

<ol><li>Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/related field</li><li>5+ years of GL accounting with some experience in cost accounting</li><li>Absorption Cost Accounting a plus</li><li>Microsoft Office, SharePoint and time management software experience preferred</li><li>Familiarity with Accountmate a plus</li></ol>

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Auburn, MA
onsite
Permanent
80000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a skilled Cost Accountant to join our team in Auburn, Massachusetts. This role requires a detail-oriented individual who can manage the GL, oversee cost reporting, and provide valuable insights to support business operations. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in cost analysis and accounting procedures, particularly within manufacturing environments. Responsibilities:• Monitor and maintain job cost accounting and time management systems, ensuring smooth operation and implementing improvements as needed.• Execute absorption cost reporting processes, including job cost transfers, inventory tracking, and labor overhead calculations.• Perform period-end and quarterly reconciliations to ensure accuracy between accounting and cost systems while completing monthly account reconciliations.• Organize and lead year-end audits, including physical inventory counts, revaluations, and reporting.• Develop and share accounting procedures with sales and production teams to assess profitability at various levels.• Prepare detailed reports on bookings, shipments, production, and financial projections for management and stakeholders.• Act as system administrator to oversee servers, company computers, and network security, while managing IT service contracts and budgets.• Coordinate server upgrades, maintenance, and procure new equipment to meet operational needs.• Create ad hoc analyses to support strategic decisions and address specific inquiries from supervisors and owners.
2025-09-04T19:14:29Z