Cost Accountant / Cost Analyst

This role goes beyond traditional cost accounting. You will partner with Operations, Engineering, Accounting and Finance to build, analyze and improve manufacturing cost performance across our Screen Print (SCPT) and Print-on-Demand (POD) operations.

You will play a key role in driving financial visibility, supporting strategic decisions and improving manufacturing efficiency through cost analysis and operational engagement.

Manufacturing Cost Strategy

• Develop and maintain standard costs for finished goods and work-in-process.
• Analyze manufacturing variances and identify cost improvement opportunities.
• Support annual standard cost roll activities.
• Drive manufacturing cost optimization initiatives.

Operational Partnership

• Partner directly with Production, Engineering and Plant Leadership.
• Participate in daily production meetings.
• Conduct GEMBA walks to understand manufacturing processes and identify cost drivers.
• Support BOM development, routings and time studies.
• Translate operational activities into financial insights.

Financial Analysis

• Monthly CPU analysis.
• Break-even analysis.
• Contribution margin analysis.
• Budget support.
• Forecast support.
• Manufacturing reporting.
• Bill rate analysis.

Inventory & Manufacturing Control

• Physical inventories.
• Cycle counts.
• Inventory reconciliations.
• Scrap analysis.
• Obsolescence review.
• Inventory reserves.