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We are seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to support accurate product costing, financial analysis, and operational insights across the Exiss and Sooner trailer manufacturing operations. This role partners closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, Operations, Engineering, and Finance to maintain cost integrity, improve profitability, and strengthen the company’s overall cost structure.
 
The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing cost accounting experience, analytical depth, and a collaborative mindset that supports continuous improvement across functions.
 
Duties:
Including but not limited to:

  • Maintain and update standard costs for all products, materials, labor, and overhead.
  • Analyze manufacturing variances, including material usage, labor efficiency, and overhead absorption, and provide actionable insights.
  • Prepare cost roll-ups, margin analysis, and cost impact assessments for new and existing trailer models.
  • Conduct weekly WIP, inventory valuation, and cost of goods sold reconciliations.
  • Support annual budgeting processes, including cost modeling and cost center analysis.
  • Forecast manufacturing costs, overhead allocations, and inventory trends.
  • Analyze cost deviations and assist leadership with cost-related strategic planning.
  • Lead physical inventory counts and perform cycle count reviews.
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to materials, production orders, and finished goods.
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Engineering to improve costing accuracy and operational efficiency.
  • Enhance costing methodologies, reporting tools, and ERP-driven workflows.
  • Prepare and present cost reports, dashboards, and variance explanations to senior management.
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and audit requirements.
  • Support internal and external audits through cost and inventory documentation.
  • Assist with month-end and year-end close, including entries related to COGS, WIP, scrap, labor, overhead, and finished goods inventory by plant and product line.

Skills and Qualifications:
 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Three or more years of manufacturing cost accounting experience.
  • Strong understanding of standard costing, BOM structures, and inventory accounting.
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (manufacturing systems preferred).
  • Strong analytical abilities and exceptional attention to detail.
  • Ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
  • Experience in multi-site or complex manufacturing environments.
  • Exposure to cost optimization initiatives, lean manufacturing efforts, or process improvement projects.
  • Demonstrated financial and analytical rigor.
  • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
  • Proven ability to work cross-functionally.
  • Process-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • High integrity and accountability.
Disclaimer: Please note that we are unable to provide job sponsorships, including, but not limited to, visas, corp-to-corp arrangements (C2C), or any other form of sponsorship for employment. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.
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