Job description Employee Type: Full-Time Industry: Manufacturing Manages Others: No Job Type: Cost Accountant Education: 4 Year Degree Experience: At least 2 years Relocation Covered: No Description: Decatur, Alabama manufacturing has an immediate opening for a Cost Accountant. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Analyze actual costs versus standard costs and preparing reports of variances. Determine cost weights from product specifications. Prepare special analyses and estimates of product costs. Establishes and maintains standard cost accounts. Classify various costs and charges to compute unit costs. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Reviews, analyzes, and reports actual profit margins. Coordinate with IT department for system issues, maintenance and development such as production, purchasing, import/export, accounts payable, accounts receivable, receiving, shipping, and other. Analyze cost accounting data and assist with cycle count/physical inventories. Maintain internal control documentation and test internal controls. Assist in month-end closing, prepare journal entries as necessary, and analyze inventory evaluation. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in accounting. Prefer two or more years of cost accounting experience. Excellent computer skills with advanced knowledge of Excel. Excellent understanding of the role of ERP in interfacing with production processes and methods. Excellent work ethic and attendance record. Problem solving and troubleshooting skills. Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently or with very little supervision. Preferred Qualifications: Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience with SAP a plus. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics SL (Solomon) a plus. Extensive IT and ERP knowledge. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Work Location: In person