Position : Cost Accountant

　　Location : Zumbrota, Minnesota

　　Requisition ID: : 24537

　　Provide cost accounting services, often for medium or moderately complex plants or areas, by monitoring, analyzing, and providing monthly cost updates. Conduct studies of material, labor, or other expenses to determine production costs, cost of sales, or other cost-related performance measures. Analyze changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, rate schedules, or services provided to determine effects on costs. Provide cost-related data in support of business decisions or for use in financial reporting and seek continuous improvement in the analysis of costs across the assigned area.

　　Job Duties and Responsibilities:

　　Capture and classify cost data to determine the cost associated with products/product lines, projects, or departments

　　Analyze actual costs to historical or projected costs and report on variances

　　Prepare, analyze, and track monthly inventory reserves, material savings, inventory forecast, and standard margin variances

　　Monitor purchase price variances and provide monthly analysis of production variances

　　Gather system reports and information from appropriate groups needed to complete governmental reporting and/or other reports (e.g., Market Administrator)

　　Prepare timely and accurate monthly standard costs and perform monthly cost rolls for finished products manufactured and purchased along with cost change analysis

　　Provide accounts payable cost verifications; conduct and analyze audits of costs and prepare reports

　　Accurately set up new finished goods items and Bill of Material (BOM) components

　　Initiate and execute changes to BOMs and Bills of Operations

　　Prepare cost studies for existing and new items

　　Prepare monthly KPI metrics report

　　Prepare estimates of new or proposed product costs

　　Be a primary point of contact for site controllers and other accountants related to cost accounting

　　Prepare month end journal entries as requested

　　Assist with requests required for external and internal audits

　　Assist with preparation of annual budget

　　Seek continuous improvement in all areas related to cost accounting and financial reporting as assigned

　　May participate in or oversee regular inventory cycle counts

　　The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

　　Education and Experience

　　Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of education and experience

　　2 to 5 years’ experience in accounting, cost accounting, or finance

　　SAP experience preferred

　　Manufacturing experience preferred

　　Certification and/or License – CPA preferred

　　Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

　　Good knowledge of cost accounting methods

　　Able to apply generally accepted accounting principles and use and knowledge of accounting, manufacturing and spreadsheet software (SAP or equivalent ERP software)

　　Able to apply financial acumen skills: good understanding of the financial framework of the company and financial processes and metrics to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the company

　　Able to provide accurate, thorough and timely analyses

　　Able to apply a strong attention to detail

　　Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

　　Able to work independently on projects after brief explanation of the desired results

　　Able to take ownership for assigned work and see through to completion

　　Able to multi-task

　　Must be able to read, write and speak English

　　An Equal Opportunity Employer