Cost Accountant

About the CompanyCompal Electronics is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant, a specialized financial professional who manages, monitors, and optimizes manufacturing expenditures, including raw materials, labor, and overhead, to ensure profitability. They work closely with production and procurement teams to analyze variances between actual and planned costs, and driving cost-saving initiatives.About the RoleKey ResponsibilitiesCost Monitoring & Analysis: Track expenses against budgets, performing variance analysis to compare actual costs to projected spending.Manufacturing Cost Calculation: Calculate accurate costs for direct labor, and overhead to determine the true cost of goods produced.Operational Optimization: Identify areas for cost reduction, such as overtime, and improving efficiency.Reporting: Generate financial reports for management detailing profitability and cost-benefit scenarios. QualificationsA Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is generally required. Required Skills1+ years of accounting/finance experience.Experience within electronics, or other high-volume manufacturing environment preferred.Experience with financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, & Microsoft Excel).Experience in financial reporting, cost accounting, and standard costing in a manufacturing or industrial setting. Preferred SkillsAdvanced Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, cost modeling).Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work cross-functionally, and influence operations and engineering partners.High attention to detail with strong organizational skills. Pay range and compensation packageGeorgetown, TX 78633 (Required) Equal Opportunity StatementCompal Electronics is committed to diversity and inclusivity.