Cost Accountant

Description

WHO WE ARE
Founded in 1964, Tech Etch specializes in manufacturing precision-engineered components and flexible printed circuits in the Aerospace and Defense, Medical Devices, and Electronics and Telecommunications industries. Our mission is to inspire, create, and provide innovative solutions that enhance lives globally. We develop meaningful, long-term partnerships between our employee-owners and the industry leaders we serve. Our employees make up a united team of individuals who value positivity, teamwork, and growth with a mission to advance their skillsets and success. Tech Etch operates facilities in Plymouth, MA, Fall River, MA, and Litchfield, MN.

ABOUT THE JOB
We are currently seeking a highly motivated Cost Accountant to join our dynamic team. As a Cost Accountant at Tech Etch, you will play a crucial role in identifying and implementing solutions for improving operational efficiency, reducing costs, and optimizing overall business processes. You will work with cross-functional teams, including operations, engineering, and management, to implement changes and ensure alignment with business goals.

SHIFT: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collect, analyze, and interpret data from various sources to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Create reports and forecasts using statistical modeling and data analysis to provide insights into operational performance.
• Implement new processes, policies, and protocols, and monitor their effectiveness.

• Monitor factory overhead rates and lead periodic cost‑rate reviews to ensure accurate financial reporting and operational alignment.
• Partner with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to understand manufacturing processes, workflows, and cost drivers across the shop floor.
• Assessing scrap rates, and throughput metrics to assess operational performance and trends.
• Maintain and update labor and overhead rates in the ERP system; partner with operations to ensure MOM and BOM accuracy.
• Analyze and explain manufacturing variances—material usage, purchase price variance, labor efficiency, and overhead absorption—providing insights to plant leadership.
• Track and evaluate financial performance of new products, product lines, or customer programs to support pricing and profitability decisions.
• Use statistical modeling, trend analysis, and forecasting tools to guide decision‑making and strengthen operational discipline.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, procurement, and operations teams to evaluate financial impacts of design changes, engineering change orders, and sourcing decisions.
• Translate complex financial information into actionable insights for non‑financial team members, including supervisors and production staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field is required
• 5 years of related financial experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills are essential for identifying and addressing operational issues.
• Demonstrated experience in applying standard costing methodologies within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in project management for managing operational improvement projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and ERP Systems to effectively manage and analyze data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are needed to work with cross-functional teams and present findings to management.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Pay with Bonus Potential
• Employee Stock Ownership
• 20 Vacation Days 10 Holidays
• Low-Cost Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flex Spending Accounts
• 401k with Company Match
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development & Career Advancement Pathways
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Quarterly & Personal Performance Bonus Opportunities

SALARY RANGE: $77,000-$93,000

HEAR FROM OUR TEAM: https://youtu.be/_dOS4Z7-Loo

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

ISO 9001:2015 & AS9100D certified.