ABOUT ROCHESTER SENSORS

Rochester Gauges is now Rochester Sensors. The name change was prompted by organic growth and the acquisition of sensor companies serving multiple markets. Rochester Sensors has increased its range of sensor know-how and in-house technologies to create engineered solutions for its customers. We are a multi-national company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with manufacturing facilities in Coppell, Texas USA; Mexico City, Mexico; Brussels, Belgium; Warwick, United Kingdom, Shannon, Ireland and Shanghai, China.

Rochester builds Quality, Accuracy, and Reliability into all of our products. New designs and technologies are being introduced to further enhance your satisfaction with our products.

All of our products are constructed of quality materials to ensure durability and longevity. Rochester products are sold to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) & distributors in the following markets:

Agricultural • Aircraft • Automotive • Refrigeration • Industrial • LP Gas Marine • Heavy Truck • Off-Road • Construction • Locomotive Petrochemicals • Process Equipment

COST ACCOUNTANT

THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION. MUST BE LOCATED IN THE DFW AREA

OVERVIEW

The Cost Accountant is responsible for planning, analyzing, and reporting on cost-related activities to ensure accurate financial data and support strategic decision-making. This role involves monitoring manufacturing costs, preparing cost variance analyses, and assisting in budgeting and forecasting processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Analyze production costs, material usage, labor, and overhead expenses to ensure accurate cost allocation.
Prepare and maintain cost accounting records and reports in D365, prepare cost estimates for new products and processes.
Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual cost variance analyses and recommend corrective actions.
Assist in developing and monitoring standard costs and updating them as necessary.
Support budgeting and forecasting processes by providing cost-related insights, conducting margin analysis and profitability studies.
Collaborate with operations and procurement teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and tracking.
Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
Participate in internal audits and assist with external audit requests related to cost accounting.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
2–5 years of cost accounting or manufacturing accounting experience preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
Knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting principles.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Up to 10% travel may be required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to walk for prolonged periods of time, frequently bending, climbing, rotating, squatting, reaching, kneeling, or stooping, lifting up to 25 pounds, and periods of computer use.

Employees may be frequently exposed to heat/cold, heights, gases, vibration, dust, chemicals, odors, dampness, fumes, and noises.

REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

WHAT’S NICE ABOUT WORKING FOR ROCHESTER

Comprehensive Health Insurance
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Life, AD&D, short/long term disability insurance
Casual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy
401K Retirement program with company match

Rochester Sensors is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, past or present military service or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted in response to our job posting shall be considered the property of Rochester Sensors. and its subsidiaries and are not subject to payment of referral or placement fees if any such candidate is later hired by Rochester Sensors unless you have a signed written agreement in place with us which covers the applicable job posting.

If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please call (972) 845-4196 or email us at lonnie.golden@rochestersensors.com.

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