Cost Accountant

Hohmann & Barnard Inc

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5+ years accounting experience
3+ years cost accounting experience
Standard and average cost maintenance
** Hohmann & Barnard Inc is seeking a Cost Accountant to manage cost analysis, inventory accounting, and financial reporting within their manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, particularly cost accounting, and experience in a manufacturing environment. **

Job Summary

  • The Cost Accountant is responsible for delivering accurate standard and average cost analysis to support operational 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.
  • The role involves partnering with plant teams to improve transaction discipline, achieve inventory accuracy targets of 99%, and provide data-driven recommendations to leadership.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Hohmann & Barnard Inc is seeking a Cost Accountant to manage cost analysis, inventory accounting, and financial reporting within their manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, particularly cost accounting, and experience in a manufacturing environment. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years accounting experience
  • 3+ years cost accounting experience
  • Standard and average cost maintenance
  • Inventory accuracy targets ≥98%
  • Monthly manufacturing variance analysis
  • General ledger reconciliation
  • ERP system proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Manufacturing industry background
  • Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
  • Ability to work with plant personnel
  • Highly detailed multi-tasking capability
  • Root-cause analysis documentation
  • Actionable financial reporting skills

Key Requirements

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

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