Cost Accountant

Heliene•Rogers, MN

7h•$80,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Cost Accountant plays a critical role in supporting working capital optimization, maintaining accurate inventory valuation, driving cost visibility, and acting as a bridge between Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations. The Cost Accountant has excellent data management and accurate record keeping skills, the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple functions, and operate in a fast-paced environment in a confidential manner.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field with at least five years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience required.
Technical proficiency in accounting software required – experience in Business Central, SAP or Oracle, considered an asset
Advance Excel Skills required – Power Bi experience considered an asset
Strong understanding of standard costing, BOM’s, and manufacturing processes
Strong analytical skills, communication (written and verbal), attention to detail, and ability to work cross functionally

Nice To Haves

CPA/CMA considered an asset

Responsibilities

Monitor RM/WIP/FG inventory levels and analyze DOH, inventory turns, and slow/obsolete stock.
Support working capital optimization by identifying excess inventory and recommending corrective actions.
Maintain and update fully burdened FG Cost models including material, labor and overhead rates.
Validate material demand plans and provide cost visibility (standard/last/landed costs) to purchasing team to support purchasing decisions.
Analyze PPV, material usage variances, labor and overhead absorption and scrap rate.
Monitor daily ERP inventory postings including receipts, transfers, consumption of RM, scrap, FG receipts, and sales shipments.
Prepare monthly inventory roll-forward, reconciliations, and COGS schedules to support month-end close
Provide documentation for internal and external audits; ensure compliance with IFRS/US GAAP.
Develop SOPs and train cross-functional teams on inventory and cost accounting procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Finance or delegate.