Cost Accountant

2 days ago

Emu Plains, New South Wales, Australia ACO Pty Ltd Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

ACO Pty Ltd, a global player with strong foundations has a global presence in over 40 countries on four continents. We are market leaders in the area of Civil Construction and Building Drainage products and environmental technology, landscaping and sports grounds.

We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive Cost Accountant  to join our Finance Team based at Emu Plains, NSW.  As a full-time Cost Accountant, you will work closely with the Financial Controller and other key stakeholders across the business, playing a vital role in ensuring the financial stability and profitability of the business.

What you'll be doing

  • Maintain and continuously improve the product costing framework for all manufactured and purchased items.
  • Develop and update standard costs, BOMs (Bill of Materials)
  • Analyse and report on material, labour, and overhead variances, identifying trends and recommending corrective actions.
  • Partner with Operations and Engineering teams to evaluate new products, providing detailed cost analysis and pricing support.
  • Review inventory valuations and perform regular reconciliations between financial and operational systems.
  • Monitor and analyse production performance to ensure cost accuracy and efficiency.
  • Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes by providing cost insights and variance explanations.
  • Assist with process improvement initiatives to enhance cost visibility, margin analysis, and financial control.
  • Review, analysis and maintenance of standard costing system to ensure accuracy and consistency including the maintenance of existing and the development of new custom parts

What we're looking for

  • Tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance
  • Previous accounting experience in Manufacturing industry
  • CPA or CA qualification highly regarded
  • Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience in a similar role
  • Strong knowledge of Australian accounting standards and taxation requirements
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proficient in the use of accounting software (Pronto) and MS Office suite
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work

What we offer

At ACO Pty Ltd, we value our employees and strive to provide a supportive and rewarding work environment. Some of the benefits you can expect include:

  • Competitive salary
  • Access to Health and Wellbeing Program
  • On-site parking

Join our team and be a part of our exciting growth journey

Apply now to become our next Cost Accountant

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