Cost Accountant

Hohmann & Barnard Inc

Not specified (potentially hybrid or onsite based on the need for travel and collaboration with plant personnel).
5+ years accounting experience
3+ years cost accounting experience
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
Hohmann & Barnard Inc is seeking a Cost Accountant to deliver accurate cost analysis and manage inventory accounting within the manufacturing sector. The role requires extensive experience in cost accounting and collaboration with plant operations, while the company emphasizes a culture of empowerment and innovation in the masonry industry

Job Summary

  • The Cost Accountant is responsible for delivering accurate standard and average cost analysis to support operational and financial decision-making within a global industrial organization backed by Berkshire Hathaway.
  • Candidates must maintain bills of material and routings with at least 98% accuracy while managing monthly close activities and general ledger reconciliations related to manufacturing operations.
  • The role requires partnering with plant and warehouse teams to improve transaction discipline, achieve inventory accuracy targets of 99%, and provide actionable financial reporting to drive performance improvement.

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Hohmann & Barnard Inc is seeking a Cost Accountant to deliver accurate cost analysis and manage inventory accounting within the manufacturing sector. The role requires extensive experience in cost accounting and collaboration with plant operations, while the company emphasizes a culture of empowerment and innovation in the masonry industry.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years accounting experience
  • 3+ years cost accounting experience
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
  • ERP system proficiency required
  • High Excel proficiency
  • Manufacturing variance analysis
  • Physical inventory audit management

Nice-to-have

  • Strong verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work with plant personnel
  • Detail-oriented multi-tasking capability
  • Experience with engineering services projects
  • Root-cause analysis documentation

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance
  • 5+ years accounting experience
  • 3+ years cost accounting experience
  • Manufacturing experience preferred
  • ERP experience required
  • Travel up to 25%

Work Rights

Not specified

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