JOB DETAILS
Cost Accountant II
CompanyNikon Metrology, Inc.
LocationBrighton
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 19, 2026
About The Company
Nikon Metrology - part of the Nikon group - offers an innovative metrology product portfolio, including optical inspection and mechanical 3D metrology solutions complemented with state-of-the-art vision measuring instruments and microscopes. These innovative measuring and precision solutions respond to the advanced inspection requirements of manufacturers active in consumer, automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical and other industries. Nikon Metrology contributes to a high performance manufacturing process that allows companies to deliver premium quality products in a shorter time.
Information can be requested at: https://industry.nikon.com/en-gb/contact/
The X-ray and CT inspection systems provide detailed insight into the internal structure of parts. Typically used for inspection of loaded PCBs, compact castings and plastics, these NDT systems facilitate the detection of connectivity failures, material defects and assembly issues.
The Laser Radar performs fully automated, non-contact measurement and inspection up to 60 meters and is used in aerospace and automotive inspection processes.
Nikon's NEXIV video measuring systems deliver high accuracy, speed, and usability for measurement applications down to the micron level. They are suitable for a variety of application
Industrial microscopes (stereo, upright, inverted, measuring) serve a wide range of visual inspection applications. . Our markets include semiconductor, electronic, pharmaceutical, medical device, automotive and many other application specific inspections where the customer would like to see, analyse, measure and report on potential defects while confirming quality standards or to delve into the far reaches of research and development in universities.
About the Role
Why Nikon Metrology?
You would be joining a global company and becoming part of the future, giving you the opportunity to enter a career where you can help to shape and define innovation.
Job Purpose:
Nikon Metrology is seeking a Cost Accountant II who is a key finance team contributor that interacts with all departments in the organization. This role manages the daily activities of the organization’s cost accounting function. This role works closely with a staff accountant to ensure expenditures are classified appropriately to calculate product line costs.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
Will include, but not limited to the following:
- Ensures that costs are accurately charged to the appropriate department;
- Capture and classify cost data to determine the cost associated with products/product lines
- Oversee and participate in periodic cycle counts
- Compare actual costs to historical or projected costs and reports on variance;
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes;
- Provide cost-related data in support of business decisions or for use in financial reporting;
- Research and resolve discrepancies or variances between actual and expected costs;
- Conduct cost-benefit analysis and provide recommendations for cost reduction;
- Monitor various financial activities and prepare reports accordingly;
- Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance cost accounting accuracy and timeliness;
- Develop and maintain accurate standard costs for manufactured goods and services.
- Administers internal controls and audits of policies and procedures meant to preserve the organization’s assets.
- Provide financial leadership to the factory management team
Ancillary Responsibilities:
- Participate in production meetings to support shop floor needs and analysis
- Partner with Manufacturing Director and Engineering Teams to meet company objectives
- Lead and mentor staff accountant while developing and maintaining a collaborate culture
- Assist Director of Accounting with local cash flow projections and vendor relationship management.
- Support internal/external financial audits
- All other duties, as needed or required.
Qualifications:
Essential
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- 5+ years of cost accounting experience; preferably in an industrial manufacturing setting
- 3 years’ general ledger accounting experience;
- Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations with GAAP and IFRS;
- Advanced Excel skills, ability to create Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP for analysis and use complex excel formulas.
- Ability to manipulate large amounts of data;
- High attention to detail and accuracy;
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with a fully integrated ERP system;
Desirable
- MS Navision
- CPA
Functional Competencies:
- Strong organization skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Team player and can work independently
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to interact effectively with all levels throughout Company organization
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
- Working knowledge of foreign currency and translation
Working Environment/Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit for long periods of time.
- Brief periods of walking, standing, bending, carrying paper and extended periods requiring the use of computers.
- Some work may require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the work site.
How We Take Care of Our Team
Culture Spirit
- Work as a Team, Act as a Family! We believe in bringing our team members together in a diverse and friendly company atmosphere to celebrate and socialize, to inspire each other and keep our community strong and close inside and out of the office.
Work Life Balance
- We understand the hustle and bustle of everyday life and the importance of work life balance, which is why we offer in office and hybrid working dynamics + refresh days!
Personal Development
- We want you to grow with us and be the best version of yourself, which is why we offer competitive compensation, training/advancement opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
Amazing Medical Benefits & Perks
- We’ll take care of you with industry leading medical, dental; vision plans and many more benefits that allow us and you to continue to be AMAZING!
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin or because he or she is an individual with a disability or disabled veteran, Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or thereinafter referred collectively as “protected veterans”.
Key Skills
Cost AccountingGeneral Ledger AccountingGAAPIFRSExcelData ManipulationERP SystemAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganization SkillsForeign CurrencyCost-Benefit AnalysisInternal ControlsCycle CountsProcess Improvement
Categories
Finance & AccountingManufacturingData & Analytics
Benefits
MedicalDentalVisionTrainingAdvancement opportunitiesTuition reimbursement
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
This role manages the daily activities of the organization’s cost accounting function, working closely with a staff accountant to ensure expenditures are classified appropriately to calculate product line costs. Key duties include ensuring accurate cost charging, capturing cost data, overseeing cycle counts, and performing periodic accounting close processes.
📋Job Type
full time regular
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
469
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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