[Remote] Cost Analyst (Remote with occasional travel to Beverly, MA)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Axcelis Technologies is seeking a Cost Analyst who will assist with financial support and analysis related to work order management and cost systems. The role involves utilizing technology for data manipulation, providing variance analysis, and effectively communicating financial information to management.ResponsibilitiesAssist with Work Order management and variance analysisProvide support and analysis for cost accounting activities within financial operations areaPerform variance analysis between actual and standard costs to assist management in decision making or other financial initiativesMaintain G2 ERP standard cost systemParticipate in Sarbanes Oxley 404 AuditsAssist in preparing monthly and quarterly business review presentationsParticipate with quarterly and annual external auditsParticipate with annual Physical Inventory and year end Cost Roll activitiesAssist with preparation of monthly reports and closing journal entries as requiredEffective communication with management and the ability to present financial informationContinuous improvement, with emphasis on efficiency and speed are essential requirementsWork Order management and financial controlMaintaining product standard costingParticipate in monthly close processParticipate in audit preparation and 404 SOX testing pertaining to cost accounting activitiesSkillsAssist with Work Order management and variance analysisProvide support and analysis for cost accounting activities within financial operations areaPerform variance analysis between actual and standard costs to assist management in decision making or other financial initiativesMaintain G2 ERP standard cost systemParticipate in Sarbanes Oxley 404 AuditsAssist in preparing monthly and quarterly business review presentationsParticipate with quarterly and annual external auditsParticipate with annual Physical Inventory and year end Cost Roll activitiesAssist with preparation of monthly reports and closing journal entries as requiredEffective communication with management and the ability to present financial informationContinuous improvement, with emphasis on efficiency and speed are essential requirementsSkilled in big data analyticsExperience with financially integrated ERP systems and Microsoft Office a mustIntermediate Excel experience and proven ability to data mineAbility to assist in creating reports utilizing critical thinking skillsTeam player – must be able to work effectively within cross-functional groupsBS Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting with 0-2 years of Financial Analysis experienceManufacturing experience in high tech industry is a plusG2 ERP systems experience is a plusCognos reporting experience is a plusBudget Maestro reporting experience is a plusBenefitsEligibility in the Axcelis Team Incentive bonus planComprehensive benefits package (for regular employees working 20+ hours a week)Company OverviewAxcelis Technologies is a provider of equipment and services to the semiconductor manufacturing industry. It was founded in 1978, and is headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.axcelis.com.Company H1B SponsorshipAxcelis Technologies has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 15 in 2025, 5 in 2024, 6 in 2023, 10 in 2022, 2 in 2021, 3 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.