Cost Accountant

JPS Composite Materials is the most trusted North American composite manufacturer in the Aerospace and Industrial Markets and our Values of Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, and Commitment hold us accountable to who we are as a company. Part of our Mission Statement is creating a positive company culture. Much of that starts with how we treat our people! 

The Cost Analyst is a key individual contributor within the accounting team, where Cost Accounting will be the primary focus.  This position will become the subject matter expert and will be the go-to person for supporting standard cost requests, ensuring the accuracy of the manufacturing cost accounting system, and providing analysis to support management decisions.

Core Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely and accurate execution of costing activities. These include but are not limited to:
  • identifying and resolving cost and/or inventory errors
  • calculating standard cost for new SKUs, as needed
  • partnering with various departments to provide analytical support (i.e., cost analysis, variance analysis)
  • performing monthly, quarterly and annual closing items (i.e. accruals, reconciliations)
  • leading annual budget development and standard cost roll
  • leading physical inventory counts/cycle counts for multiple locations
  • supporting internal and external audit requests, as needed
  • embracing a continuous improvement mindset
  • improving the accuracy of cost standards (i.e. models, process changes)
• Promote JPS culture by:
  • building trusted relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders
  • promoting our DE&I values
  • foster, train and develop backups and be willing to cross train in other functional areas
• Adhere to company, federal, state, and local business requirements, enforcing compliance at the highest level of integrity possible, acting when necessary

Key Requirements:

• BS/BA Degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA/CMA preferred but not required
• GAAP knowledge preferred
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a costing role preferred
• AS400 system experience preferred but not required
• Manufacturing Experience
• Be able to diagnose problems quickly, analyze data, and have foresight into potential issues
• Travel as needed, up to 10%
• Ability to think strategically and adjust to a changing environment
• Ability and willingness to adhere to the JPS Code of Conduct and all other JPS corporate policies and procedures

Here is a sample of our current employee benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision with wellness incentives
• Company provided life insurance and short-term disability
• Critical care, telehealth, FSA/HSA and Employee Assistance Program
• 401K with company match
• Annual tuition reimbursement
• Annual Incentive Plan and referral bonuses
• Steel Sports Sponsorship for youth athletic coaches and flexible schedules for practices/games

Key Requirements:

• BS/BA Degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA/CMA preferred but not required
• GAAP knowledge preferred
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a costing role preferred
• AS400 system experience preferred but not required
• Manufacturing Experience
• Be able to diagnose problems quickly, analyze data, and have foresight into potential issues
• Travel as needed, up to 10%
• Ability to think strategically and adjust to a changing environment

Ability and willingness to adhere to the JPS Code of Conduct and all other JPS corporate policies and procedures