Sr. Cost Accountant/CPA - Direct Hire - $110K

Sr. Cost Accountant - Manufacturing

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (flexibility available, including 4 nine-hour days half-day Fridays!)
• Location: In-office - Chanhassen - no hybrid or remote
• Employment Type: Direct Hire
• Salary: Up to $110,000 - depending on experience

Summary:

We are seeking a Cost Accountant to join our team in a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for analyzing, monitoring, and reporting on production costs, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and collaborating across departments to support business decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cost accounting, experience with ERP systems, and an analytical mindset.

We are also open to candidates with a CPA background who have worked with manufacturing clients and possess a general understanding of cost accounting. In this case, experience in data management and analysis will be a key factor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze transactions within the ERP system to assess financial impact and identify discrepancies.
• Develop and maintain Item Masters, Bills of Materials (B.O.M.), and Production Routings to ensure accurate costing.
• Assess Work in Progress (WIP) to allocate labor and materials properly while proactively analyzing variances in material usage, purchase price, and freight costs.
• Execute month-end closing transactions and reconcile general ledger accounts related to inventory and costing.
• Monitor capital expenditures and assist with monthly depreciation entries.
• Support inventory management, including cost updates, weekly cycle counts, and leading the annual physical inventory process.
• Prepare and present cost analysis reports and financial reports to support decision-making.
• Ensure data integrity within the ERP system and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements.
• Partner with Operations, Sales, and Supply Chain teams to analyze cost drivers and support cost-saving initiatives.
• Provide guidance to finance team members, assisting with inquiries related to cost accounting processes.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree required, bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment with increasing responsibility.
• Expertise in ERP systems related to cost accounting functions and transaction flows.
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI, Power Query, or other data analytics tools preferred.
• Knowledge of SQL or M code is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles.
• Highly analytical with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact across all levels of the organization.
• Ethical and professional, capable of handling sensitive and confidential data.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed during month-end close.

Top 3 Qualifications for Success in This Role:

1. Cost Accounting Experience - Strong background in cost analysis, variance reporting, and financial data interpretation.
2. Manufacturing Industry Experience - Knowledge of inventory management, production processes, and cost drivers.
3. Analytical & Inquisitive Mindset - Ability to ask the right questions, investigate discrepancies, and provide actionable insights.
   

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.