Sr. Cost Accountant

Barry-Wehmiller • Green Bay, WI

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About The Position

BW Converting is looking for a Sr. Cost Accountant to join our dynamic Green Bay, WI team, to provide outstanding support to partners in Finance, Operations, Service, Project Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Inside/Outside Sales, and People teams. The successful candidate will have previous cost accounting experience in a fast-paced capital equipment manufacturing environment, exceptional attention to detail and communication skills, and positively contribute to our performance by actively partnering with functional leaders to identify opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required Accounting or Finance, CPA preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of finance or accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• A strong bias for action and drive for results
• Experience with Microsoft D365 (F&O) and Infor XA preferred
• Understanding of manufacturing and supply chain operations as well as lean principles
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to flex appropriately between details and summaries depending on the audience.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in accounting practices, standards, and US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles applications and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Monthly closing functions including revenue and margin recognition, inventory and other reserve adjustments (LIFO/NRV/E&O/standard cost variances/warranty), department cost and absorption accruals, et al.
• Monthly variance analysis including project cost triangle (as sold vs as released vs as shipped), Volume Margin Mix, department cost/absorption/utilization
• Monthly (rolling 12-month) forecast updates including project (revenue/cost/cash), department, and working capital financial projections
• Partner with segment finance and department leaders to drive the annual budget preparation, including cost accounts, standard/internal rate updates, and utilization assumptions
• Ongoing review and maintenance of standard costs and key reports
• Ensure appropriate level of control for assigned financial integrity areas (ex., inventory)
• Work to improve financial processes and communication across the company
• Participate in external audits and implement any corrective findings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level