Cost Accountant II

Who is Oatey?

Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries. Our purpose is to deliver quality, build trust and improve lives.

The Oatey family of companies are Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, GF Thompson, William H. Harvey, Masters, Contact, Belanger, Lansas, and Durgo.

Our brands are synonymous with quality, integrity, and trust in the plumbing industry.

Position Summary

The Cost Accountant II plays a critical role in collecting, analyzing and reporting on operational financial performance. This position partners closely with site leadership to understand and address production variances, cost components and drivers, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs. The role ensures accurate inventory costing, strong variance analysis, and ongoing enhancement of financial processes in a standard cost environment. Cost Accountant II serves as a key collaborator in driving value optimization initiatives across the organization.

Core Responsibilities

Costing & Inventory

• Assist in developing and maintaining the accuracy and integrity of product costs, including at the component level, across intercompany sites.

• Support the annual standard cost roll as well as initial costing of new products.

• Be the site point person for costing related inquiries.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Participate in month-end closing activities including journal entries, reconciliations, and cost-center/location reporting.

• Analyze and report variances between budgeted and actual operational results, with clear communication of root causes.

• Understand production-related variances and work with operations leaders to resolve ongoing issues.

Value Optimization & Business Partnering

• Serve as a financial business partner to site management by collecting and analyzing financial, inventory and production data to help control operational expenses

• Provide analytical support for decision-making activities such as make-vs.-buy evaluations, capacity analysis, and ROI of proposed capital investments

• Ensure cycle count plan requirements are met and help drive improvements in inventory accuracy

Process Improvement & Standardization

• Develop and implement organization-wide tools, templates, and resources to standardize reporting and enhance intramonthly visibility.

• Improve financial processes and analytics to support better forecasting, variance tracking, and site-level accountability.

Other Duties

• Perform additional analysis and reporting needed to support business objectives.

• Lead and collaborate in cross functional value-driven initiatives focused on optimizing efficiency, reducing waste, and improving financial performance.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Knowledge of all accounting functions.

• In-depth emotional intelligence: behavioral maturity, demonstrated trust and integrity, high ethical standards, interpersonal competence and the ability to prevent, reduce and resolve conflict.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills; stand-up presentation and training skills.

• PC Computer Proficiency: Word, Access, PowerPoint etc.

• Advanced proficiency in report writing, database management, and Excel.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and generate results in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrated team and individual leadership skills: decision-making, analytical, team-building and organization skills.

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in cost accounting in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Education and Certification:

• B.S. in Business, Finance or Accounting or equivalent relevant experience in lieu of degree

• Relevant certification including CPA or CMA preferred

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Compensation Range for the Position:

$63,281.00 - 80,683.50 - 98,086.00 USD 

Target Cash Profit Sharing for the Position:

8%

At Oatey we are committed to help our Associates grow their career. Apply today and grow with Oatey!

Why Oatey?

• At Oatey, our purpose has always been to deliver quality, build trust and improve lives.
• We value Collaboration, Integrity, Respect, Courage, Leadership, and Excellence above all else.
• We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion - acknowledging, valuing, and leveraging the unique experiences and perspectives of our associates.
• Our vision is to continue to grow as a market leader, to enrich the lives of our Associates, and to foster an inclusive environment in every regard.
• Our purpose, mission, and vision are not possible without the right people, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive, engaging, and rewarding environment for our Associates.
• Oatey has a total rewards philosophy which encompasses compensation, benefits, work-life effectiveness, recognition, performance management, tuition reimbursement, mental health wellness, and talent development.

Oatey Total Rewards

• Unlimited time off for salaried Associates
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability income protection coverage at no cost to associates
• Paid Maternity and Paid Parental Leave
• Annual Cash Profit Sharing (discretionary)
• Health Insurance for our associates’ averages $100 or less a month (single coverage)
• Generous benefits including up to $2,880 company contribution to Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with a 5% company match
• Tuition reimbursement in an environment that encourages advancement
• Associate well-being benefits including CALM App and robust EAP offering
• Recognized for our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Oatey family of companies are an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We recruit, employ, promote, and offer competitive pay for all jobs without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.