ABOUT THE JOB
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Primary: Cost Accounting
Maintain accurate standard cost models, including annual updates and adjustments.
Track and analyze material, labor, and overhead costs to ensure accuracy in client financial statements.
Perform PPV analysis, identify cost drivers, and recommend corrective actions.
Evaluate and refine overhead allocation methodologies to ensure fair and accurate absorption.
Prepare monthly cost accounting journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses for client reporting.
Support monthly and quarterly close for cost-related activities, ensuring timely recognition and reporting.
Provide cost accounting schedules, reconciliations, and documentation for audits.
Recommend process improvements, cost-saving opportunities, and best practices tailored to client operations.
Support inventory valuation (raw materials, WIP, finished goods) and related reconciliations.
Conduct margin and profitability analyses at the product, customer, and segment level.
Assist with budgeting and forecasting related to standard costs, absorption, and variances.
Track and analyze capital expenditures and fixed assets, including impacts on depreciation and overhead absorption.
Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to align production activities with financial reporting and cost insights.
Advise client leadership by translating cost data into actionable operational and strategic insights.
Secondary: General Accounting
Perform moderately complex bookkeeping and general accounting across the GL.
Review ledger activity; prepare monthly account reconciliations (bank, WIP, AR, AP, FA); resolve discrepancies with stakeholders.
Identify appropriate accruals and post adjusting entries; assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages.
Communicate issues, risks, and status updates to clients; develop understanding of client industries and provide value-added recommendations.
Collaborate on engagement planning (timelines, risk assessments, work programs) and lead smaller, non-complex engagements as in-charge.
Supervise, coach, and mentor Accounting Associates; delegate effectively; share best practices and provide on-the-job training.
Research technical accounting issues and support agreed-upon procedures and special projects as requested; other duties as assigned.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for someone with the following qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred.
4–6 years of progressive finance/accounting experience, including 2 years in cost/manufacturing accounting (standard cost updates, PPV, overhead allocation) and GL exposure; FP&A experience a plus.
Strong understanding of GAAP and ability to translate cost drivers and variances for finance and non-finance stakeholders.
Proficiency with ERP systems that support cost accounting (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite); intermediate Microsoft Office skills required.
Excellent English communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple clients and deliverables; experience in public/outsourced accounting is a plus.
Willing to work a mid-shift: 3:00 PM–12:00 MN, Tuesday to Saturday.
TECHNICAL AND OTHER SKILLS:
Strong time management and organizational skills
Ability to read and follow instructions and directions from supervisors or client.
Ability to read and follow workflow or process manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisor
A strong personality with good presentation skills
Proactive with staff and clients and able to work under pressure to meet client expectations and deadlines
Ability to work autonomously and within a Team
Ability to manage multiple tasks
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Highly detail-oriented and organized in work
Has good analytical skills
Can exercise professional judgment when processing one-off, unusual or complex transactions
PERKS & BENEFITS
Perks and benefits would include:
Remote setup
Company-provided equipment for seamless experience
Quarterly team activities to stay connected and engaged
