Cost Accountant II (Hybrid) (Finance)

Job Details

Level

Experienced

Job Location

Cincinnati Office - Cincinnati, OH

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary Range

$70000.00 - $80000.00 Salary/year

Travel Percentage

Negligible

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Accounting

Description

Cost Accountant II (Hybrid)

Company Background:

Fechheimer was founded in 1842 and is a proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies. Fechheimer Brothers Company is the premier uniform manufacturer servicing the military, federal, state, and local public safety service markets. Our uniforms represent the honor, respect, and pride reflective in public safety today and at Fechheimer we take pride in serving those who serve us.

Our goal is to bring to market premier products and programs through our two brands; Flying Cross® and Vertx® to continue our tradition of providing superior products & service through innovation and technology that continually meets and exceeds our customers' expectations.

At Fechheimer, not only do we pride ourselves on our products and programs but on our company culture. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, a fun and relaxed work environment, and the opportunity for continued growth and learning.

Benefits Offered:

• Competitive Pay
• Vacation, Sick, and Personal Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• FSA and HRA Accounts
• Long and Short-Term Disability

• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Accidental and Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Pay Rate: $70,000 - 80,000 per year based on experience

Work Schedule: Hybrid work schedule potential available after the training period. Must be able to commute to the Cincinnati/Blue Ash, Ohio office.

Position Summary:
As a key member of the Accounting & Analytics team, the Cost Accountant II will play a vital role in analyzing and managing product costs to support accurate financial reporting, competitive pricing, and operational efficiency. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with an experienced team, gain hands-on exposure to complex cost structures in a manufacturing environment, and contribute to critical business decisions.
The ideal candidate brings strong Cost Accounting expertise, particularly within manufacturing, and is eager to grow their knowledge and take on increasing levels of responsibility. Over time, this role provides a pathway for leadership development within the organization, with the potential to assume greater ownership of Cost Accounting functions as the team evolves.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor new product development and gather cost information
• Provide pricing department with cost estimates for bids
• Update annual standard costs
• Prepare monthly production and purchase price variance reporting
• Identify discrepancies in product cost for evaluation
• Prepare required government contract production reporting
• Performs various month-end and year-end closing tasks
• Assist with US Census and other government reporting
• Assist with periodic physical inventory compilation and variance analysis
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of accounting procedures
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and Bill of Materials (BOM's)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel experience
• Strong Analytical and organizational skills are required, with attention to detail

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (required).
• Certified Professional Cost Accountant (CPCA), Certified Cost Accounting Specialist (CCAS),
  or Chartered Cost Accountant (CCA) professional certifications considered a plus.
• 3-5+ years of Cost Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment (required).
• Experience in textiles, apparel, or consumer goods manufacturing (preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant accounting software.
• Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft D365 preferred).
• Atlas and SQL experience are considered a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Positional: Driving in accordance with job duties assigned. Infrequent standing and walking. Constant sitting.
• Gross Mobility: Rare climbing, or crawling. Infrequent balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. Frequent to constant reaching and handling.
• Sensory: Rare tasting/smelling. Infrequent use of color vision. Occasional use of far visual acuity, depth perception, and field of vision. Frequent use of near and midrange visual acuity, and visual accommodation. Frequent to constant talking.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.