Job Title:  Cost Accountant

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 Oakridge 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