Staff Accountant (Manufacturing / Cost Focus)

Location: Maple Grove, MN (Onsite – Production Environment)

Why Nikon Metrology?

At Nikon Metrology, you will join a global organization at the forefront of precision measurement and manufacturing technology. This is an opportunity to build a meaningful accounting career in a hands-on manufacturing environment, working closely with operations and contributing directly to business performance and cost control.

Job Purpose

The Staff Accountant is a key contributor within the finance team, responsible for inventory, production, and cost accounting, as well as financial reporting and analysis. This role partners closely with Production, Purchasing, and Operations, helping translate financial data into actionable insight while supporting month-end close and compliance requirements.

This position is based onsite in Maple Grove to support our manufacturing operations and gain firsthand exposure to the production environment.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Will include, but not limited to the following:

• Perform inventory, production cost, and cost-of-sales accounting activities

• Prepare and analyze financial statements as part of monthly, quarterly, and annual close

• Track and analyze cost variances, freight, duties, and taxes; identify improvement opportunities

• Calculate standard costs, labor recovery rates, and other manufacturing-related cost metrics

• Monitor capital expenditures and support periodic fixed asset audits

• Maintain accurate general ledger records and perform account reconciliations

• Support internal and external audit requests, including analysis and documentation

• Assist with tax reporting schedules and statutory requirements

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Purchasing, Production, Warehousing, Logistics, and other sites

Functional Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities

• Comfortable working independently and as part of a collaborative team

• Effective written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the organization

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion

Working Environment/Physical Requirements

• Onsite role supporting a production/manufacturing environment

• Extended periods of computer use with occasional walking and standing

• Ability to work within production areas to understand the assembly and manufacturing process

How We Take Care of Our Team

Culture Spirit

We believe in working as a team and supporting one another. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, respect, and creating a positive, inclusive environment where people enjoy coming to work.

Work-Life Balance

We understand the importance of balancing professional and personal responsibilities and offer hybrid work flexibility where possible, along with refresh days.

Growth & Development

We support your long-term success with training, advancement opportunities, and tuition reimbursement so you can continue to grow your career with us.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and industry-leading medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus additional perks to support your overall well-being.

If you enjoy manufacturing cost accounting, collaborating with operations, and turning financial data into meaningful insight, we’d love to hear from you.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin or because he or she is an individual with a disability or disabled veteran, Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or therein after referred collectively as “protected veterans”.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

• 4 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment

• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and reconciliations

• Experience with inventory, production costing, and cost-of-sales analysis

• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)

• Minimum 3 years of experience using a fully integrated ERP system

• Working knowledge of GAAP; familiarity with IFRS preferred

• High attention to detail and accuracy

Desirable

• Experience with MS Navision or similar ERP systems

• CPA (not required)

• Exposure to foreign currency accounting and translation
  
  

Compensation details: 65000-85000 Yearly Salary