Cost Accountant

Federal Mfg•Brooklyn Park, MN

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Pride Engineering, LLC designs and manufactures highly engineered, mission critical machine tools and equipment used globally in the production of two-piece metal cans for the beverage and food industries. Pride is looking for a Cost Accountant who will participate in all financial matters of the Company. You will play a key role in monthly closings and reporting key sales, cost and profitability measures to senior leadership team and review capital expenditures.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience in cost accounting, accounting, or related financial roles with exposure to cost accounting systems.
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
Significant involvement in the monthly financial close process.
Experience supporting financial leadership within a small to mid-sized company or business division.
Manufacturing industry experience required.
Advanced proficiency with Excel and experience working with databases and financial data.
Experience using Microsoft Power BI or similar reporting and analytics tools.
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated desire to develop leadership capabilities.
Ability to partner effectively with the Controller and Management Team.
Collaborative, team-oriented approach with a commitment to supporting company growth and success.
Maintains the highest ethical and professional standards.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to work in an office environment.
Willingness to spend time in a manufacturing setting and use required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.
Ability to perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Demonstrates values and behaviors aligned with the company's culture and long-term vision.

Nice To Haves

Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation preferred.
Proven success in a private, fast-paced, and growing business environment preferred.
Experience improving, redesigning, or streamlining Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes is a plus.
Strong analytical and quantitative abilities.

Responsibilities

Responsible for cost management
Review and process upgrade to current installed systems (SAGE 100 ERP & Scanco systems).
Maintaining work center labor and overhead rates.
Maintaining Fixed Assets
Preparation of Business Insurance Documents
Preparation of Censuses for Mfg and Cyber Security
Improve summarization and understanding of root cause behind variance information.
Support month-end close process, journal entries, account reconciliations, financial write-ups & reporting as well as Budget, Forecast, and other reporting.
Maintaining accuracy of sales, cost, order and backlog database (via download through Access to Excel pivot table environment).
Maintain accurate physical inventories counts and values by implementing a cycle count program.
Analyze AP/AR/Labor processes to gain efficiency via process improvement and/or use of bolt-on Software
Developing internal controls and fiscal policies
Building annual operating plans & forecast updates to meet Company growth and profitability goals
Maintaining cash reporting & cash forecasts
Managing the annual audit process