Cost Accountant

The Cost Accountant is responsible for maintaining product costing, performing variance analysis, and valuing inventory within a manufacturing environment. This position supports month-end close, financial reporting, and internal controls, and partners with operations and accounting leadership to ensure accurate cost data. The role reports to the Accounting Manager and works closely with the Corporate Controller and Finance team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update standard costs for raw materials, labor, and overhead; execute periodic standard cost roll-ups.
• Perform detailed cost and variance analysis (purchase price, usage, labor, and overhead variances) and present findings to management.
• Analyze manufacturing costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction and process efficiencies.
• Support inventory valuation, including cycle count reconciliation, physical inventory coordination, and adjustments.
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end close in accordance with company deadlines, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and cost-related accruals.
• Prepare, review, and present cost-related financial statements and reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Compare current-period financials to prior periods and the budget/forecast; identify, investigate, and explain anomalies and trends.
• Complete daily and monthly cash reporting, forecasting, and budget support as it relates to cost activities.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls related to inventory, costing, and financial reporting processes.
• Assist with internal and external audit processes; ensure financial controls and policies are consistently followed.
• Periodically review and recommend improvements to accounting processes, month-end procedures, and the chart of accounts.
• Crosstrain with the Corporate Controller, Accounting Manager, and Finance Analyst on various accounting functions to ensure business continuity.
• Partner with operations and supply chain teams to ensure accurate bill-of-materials (BOM) and routing data.
• Assist with forecasting, planning, and budgeting processes as needed.
• Contribute to special projects and ad hoc financial analyses as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in cost accounting, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and cost accounting standards.
• Experience with standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation required.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel required, including Pivot Tables, advanced formulas (INDEX/MATCH, VLOOKUP, SUMIFS), and data visualization/charting.
• Experience with ERP systems required; Oracle experience and/or SQL or database query tools are strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with manufacturing systems, BOMs, and routing structures is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Excellent organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and strict deadlines simultaneously with close attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to present financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across departments and function effectively as a team player.
• Self-motivated, intellectually curious, and open to ongoing professional development.
• Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Comfortable with change and process evolution.
• Commitment to delivering excellent internal customer service at all levels of the organization

M-D Building Products has been a trusted name in American construction for over 106 years. Founded in 1920, we have spent more than a century designing, manufacturing, and distributing the products that builders, contractors, and homeowners depend on to get the job done right. What started as a focused commitment to quality weatherstripping has grown into one of the most recognized and respected product portfolios in the construction industry. 

We are proud to be an American manufacturer. Every product bearing the M-D name is made right here in the United States, with production facilities in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, our home and headquarters, as well as Louisville, Kentucky, and Gainesville and Brooklet, Georgia. Our facilities are home to skilled, dedicated teams who bring the same pride and craftsmanship to every product they make. 

At M-D, we don't just compete in our categories, we lead them. Our products are industry leaders or strong contenders for industry leadership across every line we carry. That standard of excellence isn't accidental. It is the result of more than a century of listening to our customers, investing in our people, and refusing to settle for good enough. The people of M-D are guided by five core values that define how we work, how we treat one another, and how we show up for our customers every day. 

Integrity~ Honesty doesn't need a policy. We do the right thing when nobody is looking. 

Vision~ Tomorrow's success is taken by the steps we take today. 

Commitment~ Every day, we are accountable to each other and our customers. 

Communication~ We listen with intent, communicate with clarity, and speak up for what's right. 

Stewardship~ We serve to promote one another, create opportunities, and provide customer delight. 

When you join M-D Building Products, you join a company that has stood the test of time. Not by standing still, but by continuously evolving, improving, and investing in the people who make everything possible. We believe every individual has the potential to make a meaningful impact, and we cultivate a culture that recognizes and develops that potential. If you are eager to learn, motivated to grow, and interested in building a career at M-D, we encourage you to apply. 

Benefits:

M-D Building Products, Inc offers a benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, On-Site Clinic, Voluntary Life Insurance, Lab Card Program, Group Term Life & AD&D, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, 401(K) with Company Match, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Education & Development, Mental Wellness (Employee Assistance Program), and Voluntary Benefits including Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance. 

M-D Building Products, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic predisposing characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Location: Oklahoma City, 4041 N. Santa Fe, Oklahoma City, OK 73118