Cost Accountant

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The Cost Accountant is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the company's standard costing system and providing detailed analysis of manufacturing performance. This role focuses on identifying production variances, managing the accuracy of Bills of Materials (BOM), and ensuring that inventory and COGS are recorded in accordance with US GAAP. By partnering with Production and Supply Chain teams, you will deliver actionable insights into cost drivers and margin trends, playing a vital role in optimizing operational efficiency and supporting the month-end close process. Nature of Work & Responsibilities Support the development and maintenance of the company's standard costing system, ensuring all product costs are accurate and up to date. Perform detailed analysis of manufacturing variances, including material price, labor efficiency, and overhead spending, to identify areas for cost improvement. Prepare and record monthly journal entries related to inventory, cost of goods sold (COGS), and manufacturing allocations. Conduct regular reviews of Bill of Materials (BOM) and routing to ensure accurate labor and overhead absorption. Participate in the month-end close process by reconciling inventory sub-ledgers to the general ledger and investigating discrepancies. Assist in the calculation and application of overhead rates in accordance with company policy and US GAAP. Analyze changes in product design, raw materials, or manufacturing methods to determine the impact on product costs and margins. Coordinate and support physical inventory counts and cycle counting programs at manufacturing or warehouse locations. Monitor and report on inventory obsolescence and slow-moving stock to ensure appropriate reserve levels. Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to provide financial insights into operational performance and cost-saving initiatives. Prepare routine and ad-hoc cost reports for management, highlighting trends in gross margin and production spending. Assist in the preparation of cost data for annual budgeting and periodic forecasting cycles. Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 0-2 years of Accounting experience Computer skills to include Excel, Monarch, Microsoft Word, e-mail and accounting software packages Prior experience with SAP would be highly desirable Proficient on 10 key Experience and/or knowledge of SOX 404 requirements is preferred About ZT Systems At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, you'll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment that's challenging, rewarding, and career-defining. A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities-to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today-and transforming the future of tomorrow. Join ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world.

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