Cost Accountant

COST ACCOUNTANT Location: Corporate Office – Waukesha, WI FLSA Status: Exempt Belong to the Boelter community that brings people together... We value the individual where your unique perspective builds a stronger community and fuels our passion for authentic relationships. POSITION SUMMARY: The Cost Account will be responsible for executing and overseeing all financial activities at the plant including cost accounting, financial reporting, and budgeting. The Cost Accounting is the key business partner to the Operations Director of the plant in Toledo, Ohio.    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Update and maintain accurate product costs in SAP Prepare monthly journal entries to ensure plant financials are accurate Collaborate with plant operations team to develop budgets and forecasts Monitor and analyze performance against budget Monitor and report on other plant performance metrics Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Company accounting policies and procedures. Support capital projects and track spending/results against business case Identify and implement process improvements   EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of bachelor’s degree in accounting field. 5 years of accounting experience, including cost accounting in a manufacturing environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel. Previous experience with SAP is a plus but not required CPA is a plus but not required   PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT: Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. Some travel (quarterly) to the manufacturing plant in Toledo, Ohio required.