Cost Accountant - Manufacturing

PCT - Pacific Cast Technologies, part of PCC Structurals, seeks a Staff Accountant to support our manufacturing operations. This role handles general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, cost tracking, and variance analysis for a high-precision metal casting environment. Partner with operations to support budgeting, forecasting, and monthly close while ensuring GAAP compliance and strong internal controls. You'll work in a safety-focused, process-driven culture with opportunities to learn advanced manufacturing finance and grow within a global aerospace and industrial leader.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and maintain the general ledger for manufacturing operations

• Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances

• Support month-end and year-end close, ensuring accurate and timely reporting

• Assist with cost accounting, inventory valuation, and production variance analysis

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling for plant operations

• Maintain and improve internal controls and compliance with GAAPCollaborate with operations and finance teams to analyze performance metrics

• Prepare standard and ad hoc financial reports for management

• Leverage ERP and Excel to streamline accounting processes

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and special projects as assigned Required Skills

• General ledger accounting

• Account reconciliations

• Journal entries

• Cost accounting

• Manufacturing variance analysis

• Budgeting and forecasting

• Excel (advanced)

• ERP/accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards)

• Financial reporting under GAAPInternal controls and SOX awareness