Owatonna, Minnesota
Cost Accountant Job Opening in Owatonna, Minnesota - POSITION PURPOSE:
Responsible for providing accurate and timely manufacturing cost information. This includes costing of new products, establishing annual standard costs during the budgeting process, monitoring and maximizing cost accumulation systems to ensure accurate output and accurate balances of inventory. The position works closely with finance, supply chain, manufacturing operations, purchasing and engineering.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develops and loads standard costs for labor, material and overhead rates for use in product costing and inventory valuation.
Reviews Bills of Manufacturing for accuracy and makes cost updates as necessary.
Review manufacturing cost data to assess proper costing.
Values and reconciles inventory, WIP.
Ensures Cost of Goods Sold is properly valued during the month end process including evaluation of actual costs to standard costs
Coordinates cycle and annual counts of finished goods, WIP and raw materials inventory.
Prepares and communicates reporting including daily labor efficiency and end of month variances.
Analyzes material variances (material usage, PPV and inventory adjustments).
Assess labor costs regularly and the impact on the organization.
Other projects and duties as assigned including ad hoc analysis.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
Attention to detail
Ability to analyze and work with large data sets
Strong system skills
Accuracy in work and thoroughness
Ability to work in a team environment
Strong communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal)
QUALIFICATIONS / PRIOR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor?s degree in Accounting or 2-year degree in Accounting with prior cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience with an integrated ERP system
WORK ENVIRONMENT/OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to use normal office equipment (scanner, printer, copier, computer)
The work performed is conducted in a climate-controlled facility with moderate noise levels that are within OSHA limits.
Infrequent travel may be required.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $45,000.00 to $60,000.00 /year
Job Location:
Owatonna, MN
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
Accounting: 2 years
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