Cost Accountant

Summary: The AZEK Company is seeking a Cost Accountant to analyze and communicate the profitability of their manufacturing operations. The role involves preparing detailed reports, conducting cost analyses, and supporting budget management while ensuring compliance with accounting standards. 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