Job Description

Jennie Joiner with The Forum Group PNW is conducting a search for a Manufacturing Cost Accountant/Analyst for a publicly traded manufacturer in Albany. Although the title says accountant, 80 to 90% of the role is business and data analysis. It’s a great fit for a recent graduate or an early-career analyst who loves digging into data, learning how things are made, and growing into a bigger career.

Top Priorities

• Power BI experience, plus strong Excel skills
• SQL experience
• Strong attention to detail
• An analytical, data-driven approach to solving problems

What You’ll Do

• Analyze production costs, inventory activity, and operational performance, working with the manufacturing, sales, and finance teams
• Review and prepare cost workups for sales order quotes, and analyze the costs of major sales projects
• Prepare profitability analyses and reporting for management
• Work with production teams to analyze monthly production variances and find cost reduction opportunities
• Prepare return-on-investment (ROI) analyses for capital projects and report on their progress
• Prepare monthly inventory reporting, including raw materials, inventory turns, cycle times, and product line totals
• Support month-end close, including inventory and work-in-process (WIP) journal entries and reconciling inventory to the general ledger
• Lead the annual physical inventory count and related reconciliations
• Support internal and external audits, the annual government re-costing process, and special projects

What We’re Looking For

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field
• 1 to 3 years of experience in accounting, finance, manufacturing, or business analysis. Recent graduates are welcome.
• Internship, co-op, or professional experience in cost accounting, financial analysis, or decision support is a plus
• Experience with Power BI and SQL is strongly preferred
• Advanced Excel skills; Oracle experience is a plus
• An understanding of GAAP and cost accounting concepts
• Strong communication skills, and the ability to present financial information at all levels of the organization
• A high-energy self-starter who takes ownership, works well independently, and thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven production environment

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Room to grow. This team has a strong track record of developing people, and you won’t be stuck in one role for long.
• Exposure beyond finance. You’ll get to know the wider business, including procurement, sales, commercial, and planning.
• A supportive manager. Your manager gives the team flexibility and encourages growth rather than micromanaging.
• A team culture. It’s a “work hard, play hard” team, with team lunches and quarterly happy hours.
• Interesting work. You’ll learn complex manufacturing processes alongside smart, interesting people.

Schedule and Details

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, typically 40 to 45 hours a week, with longer hours during close week and while you’re getting up to speed
• 100% Onsite in Albany, with flexibility to work from home for appointments or personal needs
• Bonus paid twice a year, plus an annual year-end review with a cost-of-living adjustment
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

• Three weeks of vacation to start
• 10 paid holidays
• A full, competitive benefits package

If you’re looking for a role where you can sharpen your analytical skills, learn a one-of-a-kind manufacturing operation, and build a long-term career, we would love to hear from you. Reach out to Jennie Joiner with The Forum Group PNW directly or apply online today.