Cost Accountant

Summary: AZEK Exteriors is seeking a Cost Accountant to analyze and communicate the profitability of their manufacturing operations. The role involves preparing reports, conducting cost analyses, and supporting financial compliance while collaborating with leadership teams. Responsibilities: - Plan, analyze, and communicate the profitability of the plant’s manufacturing operations to produce informative, detailed reports outlining efficiencies, plant production, and key financial information for management review - Examine the plant’s production costs, gain/loss, and month-end closing data - Independently collect and analyze operational data - Complete monthly cost analysis of controllable expense accounts and material cost variance accounts - Forecast, analyze and report the plant performance to leadership teams - Gain understanding, and explain and reconcile manufacturing financial variances for the plant - Prepare month-end close activities, including adjusting journal entries and accruals, closing production work orders, settling utility payments, and balance sheet reconciliations - Identify resources and solutions to control or eliminate gaps to plan and/or plant performance goals - Participate in daily/weekly plant meetings to explain the results of analysis and identify solutions - Drive accounting processes within the plant to ensure accurate books and records and compliance with key control requirements including Sarbanes Oxley - Provide support and documentation for monthly SOX controls, interim SOX testing, and audits from both Internal and External auditors - Assist in building and managing the annual budget for the plant - Participate in the annual update of Bill of Materials (BOMs), Production Routings, and annual cost roll - Recognize problems and generate solutions/ideas - Run manufacturing accounting and labor backflush on work orders - Identify and resolve any production entry discrepancies or issues - Research and resolve purchasing invoice issues - Support the cycle count program and annual physical counts within the plant Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance - Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in accounting, finance, internship or related role - Ability to be both tactical and able to see the broader operational picture - Demonstrated understanding of standard and cost accounting methods - Strong analytical ability to synthesize detailed data into meaningful insights - Ability to develop and present solid, data-supported solutions - Proven problem-solving ability with sound judgment - Knowledge of research methods and report preparation, or willingness to learn - Results-oriented mindset with a commitment to accuracy, completeness, and timeliness - Proficiency with MS Office; ability to learn proprietary systems - Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills, including the ability to explain financial concepts across the business - Ability to challenge information, validate assumptions, and seek robust data to improve decision quality - Desire and tenacity to grow within the organization Preferred Qualifications: - Manufacturing experience Required Skills: Cost accounting, Standard accounting, Financial reporting, Manufacturing accounting, Month-end close, Journal entries, Accruals, Balance sheet reconciliation, Sarbanes Oxley compliance, Budget management, Bill of Materials (BOM), Production Routings, MS Office Benefits: This position qualifies for benefits, and you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan., Compensation: competitive salary and bonus eligibility, Insurance: day-one health coverage medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Paid Time Off: vacation and company holidays, Retirement: 401(k) with 6% match, Investments: Employee Stock Purchase plan (ESP), Work-Life Balance: parental leave, wellness programs, Purpose. Impact. Community: Sustainability Initiatives | James Hardie