AMETEK’s Advanced Measurement Technology (AMT) business unit, within the Materials Analysis Division of AMETEK’s Electronic Instruments Group, is seeking a hands-on Cost Accountant. This role supports operational and accounting activities, requiring strong organization, communication skills, and an understanding of manufacturing accounting.

Key Responsibilities:

Costing Activities

Ensure accurate product costing, including review of BOMs, overhead rates, and related components
Provide cost analysis to support pricing reviews
Perform make vs. buy analysis
Lead the annual standard cost review process
Coordinate the annual physical inventory in Oak Ridge and Athens sites and perform monthly cycle count spot checks
Create and monitor accounting for special projects
Support Operations by developing and maintaining dashboards, metrics, and related reporting
Plan, coordinate, and assist with reconciliation of cycle counts and physical inventories
Maintain documentation of procedures performed
Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvements and support implementation
Perform other duties as assigned

General Ledger & Financial Activities

Assist with month-end close activities and preparation of monthly financial statements
Support the implementation and maintenance of internal financial controls and procedures
Prepare and review account reconciliations to ensure accuracy
Prepare journal entries
Assist with internal and external audit requests
Ensure adherence to corporate and divisional policies and procedures
Prepare ad hoc reports and analyses and communicate findings cross-functionally
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required
3 to 5 years of relevant experience required
Experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience with standard cost build-up through BOMs and routings

Technical Knowledge

Exposure to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements
Experience with Oracle ERP systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

Soft Skills

Strong analytical skills
Excellent communication, presentation, and writing abilities
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

About the Business Unit:

Advanced Measurement Technology (AMT), part of AMETEK’s Materials Analysis Division, is a global leader in high-precision measurement and detection solutions. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, AMT designs and manufactures advanced instrumentation for nuclear spectrometry, radiological measurement, electrochemical analysis, and electronic signal recovery. Our technologies enable customers in research, defense, homeland security, and industrial markets to solve their most complex challenges with accuracy and reliability.

AMT combines renowned brands such as ORTEC, Amptek, and Sunpower, delivering differentiated solutions for applications ranging from radiation detection and semiconductor analysis to cryogenic cooling systems. As a cleared defense contractor, AMT also supports U.S. government programs with custom products and services. With a strong culture of innovation and operational excellence, AMT continues to expand globally, leveraging decades of expertise to drive advancements in safety, security, and scientific discovery.

Visit us online:

www.ametek.com
www.ortec-online.com
www.sunpowerinc.com
www.ameteksi.com
www.ortec-online.com/innoriid
www.amptek.com

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