Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant Tualatin, OR Job Details $70,000 - $110,000 a year 17 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Cost management Financial close processing Internal controls Variance analysis Financial reporting Bachelor's degree in finance Cycle counting inventory management ERP systems Data analysis skills Data reporting Mid-level Finance Bachelor's degree Accounting experience within manufacturing industry Cost accounting Organizational skills Manufacturing Bachelor's degree in accounting Month-end close Manufacturing company experience Accounting Cross-functional communication Full Job Description Description: Ascentec Engineering is hiring a detail-oriented and hands-on Cost Accountant to join our growing manufacturing company! This role is responsible for analyzing product costs, maintaining accurate inventory and manufacturing cost data, supporting financial reporting, and helping management make informed operational and pricing decisions. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, enjoys digging into data, and can partner effectively with both finance and operations teams. This position is onsite (not remote/not hybrid) at our Tualatin, Oregon facility and is not eligible for Visa sponsorship or transfer of Visa sponsorship. Requirements: Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain standard costs. Analyze costs performance against expectations. Support month-end close activities related to inventory, work-in-process, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing variances Partner with operations, purchasing, and engineering to ensure accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and ERP data integrity Assist with physical inventory counts, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliations Analyze manufacturing costs, margins, and inventory trends to identify risks and opportunities Develop and improve cost reports, models, and internal controls to support decision-making in a growing business Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 3+ years of accounting experience, with cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment preferred Strong understanding of inventory accounting, standard costing, variance analysis, and general accounting principles Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to communicate clearly with both financial and operational teams Self-starter who can adapt in a growing company environment The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship. The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. Compensation / Benefits: $70,000 to $110,000 DOE Dental and Medical w/vision coverage insurance plans offered STD/LTD & Life insurance plans offered FSA and DCA available PTO and Holiday pay Immediate 100% vesting Safe Harbor 401(k) retirement saving plan with matching contributions Educational aid program available Purchase discounts, membership discounts, and many other incentives Other Requirements: Applicant must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check prior to employment. ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Ascentec Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Ascentec Engineering is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.