What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Accountant position at Thatcher Company, Inc.?
Make a meaningful difference: At Thatcher Chemical facilities across the nation, our manufacturing teams create the essential chemistries, processes, and solutions that support clean water, safe environments, reliable infrastructure, and critical industries. From production and quality to logistics and distribution, your precision, dedication, and commitment to continuous improvement help transform raw materials and innovative science into real-world solutions. Your purpose-driven work plays a vital role in protecting public health, supporting communities, and shaping a safer, more sustainable future.
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join our team in our West Valley City, UT, location. This person will be responsible for maintaining accurate costing data, identifying and resolving discrepancies in our general ledger, and working with cross-functional teams to identify best practices and standardize processes across all company locations. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and attention to detail, as well as experience leveraging these skills to resolve issues and improve processes.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain accurate cost accounting and monitor daily transactions impacting product costs at multiple sites across the US
- Analyze cost data and perform variance analysis on monthly business activities, including raw material purchases, production orders, inventory, and labor
- Identify and reconcile inventory discrepancies and resolve issues promptly
- Monitor cycle count activity and work with each site to understand what is driving adjustments
- Monitor and validate cost of goods sold throughout the month and at month-end
- Work with purchasing and operations teams at multiple sites to understand issues, streamline, standardize, and improve processes
- Provide guidance and respond to cost inquiries across the business
- Prepare and maintain month-end reconciliations for inventory accounts
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Experience in accounting for and analyzing product costs, or a similar prior role
- Strong analytical skills and an ability to spot inaccuracies
- Ability to organize and analyze large data sets and tell the story behind the numbers
- Ability to coordinate and collaborate with other teams to work through and resolve issues
- Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and experience working in an ERP
- Excellent communication skills
- Professional certification, such as a CMA or CPA a plus
Why Thatcher is right for you:
- Competitive salary
- 100% company-funded Profit Sharing Plan (up to 25% of salary annually)
- 401 (k) with traditional and Roth contribution options
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, HSA/FSA,
- 3 weeks of PTO, and paid holidays
- Education reimbursement and ongoing professional development
The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website. Thatcher is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.