Cost & GL Accountant

Cost Accountant / General Ledger Accountant

About TeraFlex

TeraFlex manufactures premium performance and off-road components for the Jeep Wrangler, including suspension systems, performance shocks, heavy-duty axles and low-range gearing, body armor, and more. With roots dating back to the 1950s as MEPCO (Military Equipment Parts Company), a distributor of Jeep parts and accessories, TeraFlex has developed decades of knowledge and expertise across the CJ and Wrangler platforms.
In the fall of 1996, TeraFlex began manufacturing components in-house to meet the growing demand for heavy-duty off-road suspension products for the then-new TJ Wrangler. Today, our experience, technical knowledge, and commitment to innovation continue to drive the development of unique, high-quality products that have established TeraFlex as a leading name in the Jeep aftermarket industry.

Location: Ogden, UT

Status: Full Time, In-Office Position

Travel: Ability to travel to West Jordan Head Quarters on occasion when necessary.

Job Summary:

Cost Accountant / General Ledger Accountant is needed to support key accounting and financial reporting activities within a manufacturing environment. This individual will play an important role in analyzing product and production costs, maintaining accurate cost and general ledger data, supporting inventory accounting, performing account reconciliations, and assisting with the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
The ideal candidate will have strong manufacturing accounting experience, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, a high level of attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with Accounting, Finance, Operations, and other departments. This role is well suited for an accounting professional who enjoys understanding the details behind financial results and using that information to help improve business performance.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory activity, production variances, and other cost drivers to support accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain and review product costing, standard costs, bills of materials, and related cost accounting records.
• Monitor and analyze material, labor, overhead, and manufacturing variances; identify trends and investigate significant fluctuations.
• Assist with the development, maintenance, and review of product costing and standard cost updates.
• Support inventory accounting, including inventory reconciliations, adjustments, reserves, and valuation.
• Partner with Operations and other cross-functional teams to understand production costs and identify opportunities for improved cost control and operational efficiency.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to support management decision-making.
• Support budgeting and forecasting efforts by providing cost and operational analysis.
• Assist with the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, reclassifications, inventory-related entries, and other routine accounting transactions.
• Perform monthly general ledger account reconciliations and research and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Review financial activity for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting policies.
• Assist with preparation and analysis of financial statements and management reports.
• Maintain accurate supporting documentation for account balances and financial transactions.
• Assist with fixed asset accounting, depreciation, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other general ledger activities as needed.
• Support compliance with company accounting policies, internal controls, and financial procedures.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests and provide supporting documentation as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and efficiency.
• Help ensure financial data is complete, accurate, and properly supported within the ERP and related systems.
• Develop effective working relationships with Accounting, Finance, Operations, Purchasing, Inventory, and other departments.
• Work with operational teams to investigate cost variances and understand the financial impact of production and inventory activity.
• Communicate financial findings clearly to both accounting and non-accounting personnel.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, including direct cost accounting responsibility.
• Prior manufacturing accounting experience required.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close activities, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting principles.
• Experience with inventory accounting, manufacturing costs, and cost variance analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, data analysis, and financial reporting.
• Experience working with an ERP/accounting system.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related accounting/finance field required.
• Prior manufacturing industry experience required.
• Experience supporting month-end close and related reporting processes.
• Experience with standard costing and manufacturing variance analysis preferred.
• Experience with bills of materials, routings, labor, overhead, and inventory valuation preferred.
• Experience supporting annual physical inventory counts and cycle counts preferred.
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting preferred.
• Experience supporting internal or external financial audits preferred.
• CPA, CMA, or progress toward a professional accounting certification is a plus.
• Experience with process improvement, financial reporting automation, or data analysis is a plus.

Work Environment:

This is an in-office position in a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate should be comfortable working closely with both accounting personnel and operational teams and should be able to work independently while also collaborating effectively across departments.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Regular use of a computer, keyboard, monitor, and other standard office equipment.
• May occasionally be required to walk through manufacturing, warehouse, or inventory areas.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

What Success Looks Like:

• Accurate and timely completion of month-end close activities.
• Reliable and well-supported general ledger and account reconciliations.
• Accurate product costing, inventory accounting, and variance analysis.
• Timely identification and resolution of accounting discrepancies.
• Clear financial analysis that helps management understand cost and operational performance.
• Strong collaboration between Accounting, Finance, and Operations.
• Continuous improvement in accounting processes, controls, and reporting.

TeraFlex is looking for an accounting professional who is detail-oriented, analytical, and hands-on, with a strong understanding of both general ledger accounting and the unique financial requirements of a manufacturing environment.