What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Accountant position at Doherty Staffing Solutions?
Job Title: Cost Accountant
Location: Mankato
Compensation: $80,000-$95000
Schedule: Monday-Friday | Flexible between 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Job Type: Direct Hire
About the Opportunity
Doherty Staffing Solutions is partnering with a leading manufacturing company to hire a Cost Accountant. This position is responsible for supporting financial reporting, cost accounting, inventory management, job costing, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting expertise, manufacturing experience, and a passion for driving process improvements and operational efficiency. If you're looking for a collaborative role where you can make a direct impact on financial performance and business operations, this could be a great fit. Read below for more information! Apply now and our AI Recruiter, Valerie, will reach out ASAP to learn more about how you match this role!
What You'll Do:
- Prepare and support monthly and annual financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and operational reports.
- Maintain inventory controls, labor reporting, job costing, overhead application, and cost accounting processes.
- Analyze financial and operational variances, gross margins, and cost trends while providing actionable recommendations to leadership.
- Review bills of materials, inventory transactions, freight costs, duties, and other accounting data to ensure accuracy.
- Partner with operations teams to improve inventory accuracy, cycle counts, production reporting, and internal controls.
What You Need to Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- Four or more years of accounting or financial experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and inventory management.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with ERP systems and Power BI is preferred.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement. #SMNCareers #Metrocareers
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This company offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and additional employee benefits.
Salary : $80,000 - $95,000