Cost Accountant (m/w/d) Job Description We are Brooks. Brooks is seeking an experienced Cost Accountant (m/w/d), who is responsible for supporting the organization's manufacturing and inventory accounting processes through cost analysis, financial reporting, inventory valuation, controls support, and operational business partnership. This role analyzes manufacturing results, identifies trends and root causes, provides commentary and recommendations, and partners with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, and Finance leadership to support accurate reporting and data-driven decision-making. What you will do. Month-End Close and Financial Reporting Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes related to cost accounting and inventory. Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and account reconciliations. Reconcile inventory, manufacturing, and financial accounting transactions by comparing, validating, and correcting data. Ensure accurate recording and reporting of cost accounting activities in accordance with company policies and accounting standards. Inventory Accounting, Controls, and Compliance Analyze inventory aging, inventory turns, shrink, scrap, MRB inventory, and in-transit balances for global manufacturing sites. Support inventory reserve analysis and related accounting assessments. Support cycle count programs, annual physical count, and related financial audit requirements. Analyze work order variances to standard cost, investigate material usage, labor efficiency, routing, and overhead absorption variances, and partner with Manufacturing and Operations teams to improve the work order closure. Assist in maintaining and improving inventory-related internal controls and compliance procedures. Analytics and Process Improvement Support continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen cost accounting processes, reporting quality, and decision support. Collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, and Finance teams to support business objectives. Present analysis, recommendations, and key business insights to management and executive leadership. Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable recommendations that support operational and strategic decision-making. What you will bring. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience. Demonstrated experience in manufacturing cost accounting, inventory accounting, standard costing, variance analysis, and financial reporting. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Experience with ERP systems, such as Oracle Fusion or a similar enterprise platform. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills. Ability to prepare, present, and communicate financial analysis to business leaders and executive audiences. Preferred Qualifications MBA, CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification. Experience with Oracle Fusion Cost Management, Inventory, or related ERP modules. Experience with Hyperion Planning, Adaptive, Power BI, or equivalent planning and analytics tools. Experience supporting annual standard cost roll processes, PPV analysis, inventory reserve management, and manufacturing variance reporting. Knowledge of SOX compliance, financial controls, and audit support practices. Experience in semiconductor, industrial manufacturing, electronics, automation, or high-tech manufacturing environments. What We Offer. A combined environment that values continuous learning & growth, problem solving, innovation, and teamwork to achieve mutual success. Employee Referral Program Mental Health & Wellness Benefits Continuing education opportunities #LI-Onsite #LI-SS1 Wenn Du aus technischen Gründen nicht in der Lage bist, eine Bewerbung auszufüllen oder auf eine Stellenausschreibung zu antworten, wende Dich bitte per E-Mail an talentattraction@brooks.com, um Unterstützung zu erhalten. Der Mensch zählt! Vielfalt macht uns stark und erfolgreich. Wir bieten allen Chancengleichheiten – unabhängig von Alter, Geschlecht, Nationalität, kultureller Herkunft, Behinderung, Religion, Weltanschauung oder sexueller Orientierung. Since our founding in 1978, Brooks Automation has been a leading automation provider and trusted partner to the global manufacturing industry. Our customers choose the Brooks Automation platform because we consistently deliver best-in-class reliability and cost of ownership, with a solution that is optimized for value within their application. We deliver value through our understanding of the application challenge, providing solutions at scale that create an automated advantage for our customers. We are committed to innovation by continuously developing new product offerings and partnering with our customers to integrate solutions for their manufacturing process tools. This benefits our customers with improved throughput and yield and a lower cost of ownership.

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