Cost Accountant

Morgan Advanced Materials

Cost Accountant at Thermal Ceramics focusing on manufacturing cost structures and data analysis. Collaborating across teams to drive strategic decisions and continuous improvement.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeAugusta • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost accounting, financial analysis, and inventory management, with a strong focus on leveraging ERP systems and advanced Excel modeling to drive strategic insights and continuous improvement.

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Cost AccountingVariance AnalysisERP Systems ImplementationAdvanced Excel ModelingPower BI Dashboard Skills

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Hard Skills

Cost AnalysisInventory AnalysisFinancial Performance AnalysisBudgetingForecastingBOMsRoutersManufacturing OrdersScrap AnalysisYield Analysis

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingJudgmentCommunicationResilienceAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft D365JDE 9.1Power BI

Industry Keywords

Cost PerformanceFinancial Close ProcessesAd Hoc ReportingContinuous ImprovementActionable Insights

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain standard costs, including materials, labor, scrap, yields, and overhead rates
Perform variance analysis to monitor cost performance
Conduct in-depth inventory analysis and reporting (MoM/YoY trends, inventory turns, DIO, E&O)
Analyze product and customer-level margins, profitability of bids and quotes, and financial performance of projects and capital expenditures
Support monthly financial close processes, budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc reporting
Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial teams to turn data into actionable insights

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Product Engineering
3–5+ years of cost accounting or technical product experience
Deep knowledge of BOMs, routers, manufacturing orders, variance analysis, and related terminology
Experience with ERP systems (preferably Microsoft D365, JDE 9.1, or similar), including system implementation
Advanced Excel modeling and strong Power BI dashboard skills
A strategic mindset with excellent problem-solving, judgment, and communication skills
Resilience, adaptability, and a drive for continuous improvement.

Benefits

Comp & perks

At Thermal Ceramics, we don't just offer a job—we offer a career.
Future opportunities for growth, both locally and internationally, await those ready to make an impact.