Cost Accountant in Clinton, Maryland at ArchKey Solutions

Description

COST ACCOUNTANT

This position is based out of our St. Louis, MO office

About ArchKey

ArchKey is one of the nations largest privately held specialty trade installation and integrated facility service companies. We are a leader in designing, building and maintaining electrical, technologies and specialty systems. Were the POWER behind making the improbable possible.

Were electrifying the nation, energizing the future and bringing communities to life like never before. What we do today shapes the vision of tomorrow. Our work impacts lives long after the building is done. This means we are committed to building in ways that are not just technologically advanced, but sustainable, scalable and equitable by all. Were not just energizing infrastructure, were energizing careers, communities, and the future.

Made up of the brightest minds in the industry, our team is our greatest asset, bringing knowledge, skills, and experience to every project. This is more than a call to join us, its an invitation to be part of a visionary journey, to grow with us as we scale.

About the Position

The Cost Accountant supports the cost accounting function for ArchKey's manufacturing business, performing standard costing, inventory valuation, and manufacturing variance analysis, and partnering with operations and finance to maintain a scalable and compliant cost accounting foundation, in alignment with all Company policies, procedures, key objectives and regulations.

Our Ideal Candidat e

• Understands the essentials of Cost Accounting
• Experienced background in Finance and Accounting
• Exercise Ethical Business Practices

Day in the Life

• Essential FunctionMaintains standard costs, bills of material (BOMs), and routings within the enterprise accounting application to ensure accurate product costing.
• Performs periodic standard cost rolls and analyzes cost changes, escalating significant variances to senior team members.
• Supports inventory accounting and valuation across raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods, including cycle counts, physical inventory procedures, and subledger-to-general-ledger reconciliations.
• Analyzes and reports manufacturing variances, including purchase price, material usage, labor efficiency, and overhead absorption, and partners with operations to identify root causes.
• Supports cost of goods sold (COGS) accounting and the capitalization and absorption of manufacturing overhead in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and Company policy.
• Prepares journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities for the manufacturing business.
• Supports capital expenditure and fixed asset accounting for manufacturing equipment, including asset setup, depreciation, and product cost tracking.
• Assists with product margin, profitability, and cost analysis to support pricing and operational decision-making.
• Provides requested information to auditors related to inventory, cost, and manufacturing accounting.
• Cultivates strong and cooperative working relationships with internal and external customers that reflect and support the Company's core values.
• Consistently makes decisions in an attentive and safe manner to ensure the safety and health of self and others.
• Utilizes LEAN concepts or other continuous improvement methodologies to ensure the most efficient operations, processes, and activities.
• Promotes and models the Company mission, vision and values through exercising sound and ethical business practices, championing all elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and providing high quality services and programs as they relate to clients, subcontractors, co-workers, suppliers, and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of cost accounting or manufacturing accounting experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of standard costing, inventory valuation, and manufacturing variance analysis.
• Experience with ERP and manufacturing/cost systems (e.g., bills of material, routings, MRP) preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs, in particular Excel: pivot tables and lookups.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Desire to learn and grow professionally.

Benefits

At ArchKey Solutions, our benefits package includes competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision), a robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holidays, and access to wellness programs. Additionally, we offer professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs to support your growth and well-being. We ensure that our benefits are designed to promote the health, security, and work-life balance of our employees. Additional information is available at Archkey.com.

Legal & Fraud Disclaimer

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. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. #MO1-40

Beware of fraudulent job postings. ArchKey Solutions only communicates through official channels. All official communication will come from an @archkey.com email address and we will never ask for financial information, payments, or personal details outside of the standard hiring process. To confirm the legitimacy of a job, visit our careers page or reach out to a member of our Talent Acquisition team.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.