A global leader in precision metal forming technology is seeking a Cost Accountant to join its collaborative, tight-knit accounting team in Worcester, MA. This hands-on role is critical to supporting the company’s manufacturing operations through accurate job cost tracking, absorption cost reporting, financial analysis, and monthly reporting. The Cost Accountant will work closely with multiple departments to allocate costs, analyze financial data, and provide actionable insights to division managers and company leadership.

They are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong cost accounting experience—especially in a manufacturing setting—who thrives in a collaborative, flat-structured organization. If you’re someone who loves to dig into the numbers and explain what they mean in a clear, helpful way, this role could be a perfect fit.

Cost Accountant Responsibilities:

• Maintain and manage all job costing processes using data from engineering and time tracking systems
• Assign direct costs to each machine and match worker activity to jobs
• Prepare journal entries from work-in-process and support monthly close
• Lead absorption cost reporting and cost allocation processes
• Support year-end audits with cost allocation, inventory, and financial documentation
• Generate monthly profitability reports for division managers
• Analyze cost trends and investigate anomalies
• Produce regular sales reports for ownership
• Organize and analyze financial data using Excel
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers and division heads to translate numbers into operational insights

Cost Accountant Requirements:

• 5+ years of cost accounting experience, including absorption costing
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Ability to communicate complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders
• Must be onsite in Worcester, MA five days per week
• Comfortable working in a small, collaborative team wearing multiple hats
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is strongly preferred
• Experience with job cost accounting systems or ERP

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary with discretionary bonus
• Comprehensive health benefits starting day one
• 401(k) plan with 4% employer match
• 3 weeks PTO plus additional floating/paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Short- and long-term disability, life insurance
• Family-owned, people-focused culture
• Professional and collaborative environment with growth potential

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