Cost Accountant

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The Cost Accountant plays a key role in managing and analyzing all aspects of product costing, inventory valuation, and cost control within a manufacturing environment. This position partners closely with operations, engineering, and finance teams to ensure accurate cost data, identify opportunities for efficiency, and support strategic decision-making. You will report to the Business Controller.

You will:

• Input data into financial reporting system (GPS)
• Forecast expenses by cost center
• Prepare monthly reports comparing actuals to forecasts
• Explain forecast variances
• Manage work orders for equipment, R&D, and service projects
• Review work orders with responsible parties
• Coordinate time tracking and posting against projects
• Evaluate project profitability
• Review standard vs. actual cost variances
• Regularly review and update standard costs
• Analyze and explains cost variances
• Assist with quarterly and annual forecasting
• Evaluate and monitor internal controls related to costing, reporting, and project management

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• CMA or CPA license, preferred
• Minimum of 5 years professional experience; minimum of 3 years of experience working with standard costing
• 3+ years working with ERP systems
• Proficient in Excel; experience in other Microsoft applications
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Advanced problem solving skills
• Experience working in a high volume manufacturing environment

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our (insert organization here) inNew Hudson, United States (US).

Diverse by nature and inclusive by choice
Bright ideas come from all of us. The more unique perspectives we embrace, the more innovative we are. Together we build a culture where difference is valued and we share a deep sense of purpose and belonging.

Atlas Copco is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practice laws. Atlas Copco strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender (including gender conformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.