Cost Accountant
BW Papersystems
- Sleepy Eye, MN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Prepare and present product class margin analysis reports to Concrete Accessories division, site and functional leadership, via analyzing revenue, cost of sales, other margin analysis and productivity costs, reporting factors affecting profitability of products or services.
- Lead site-specific accounting and finance activities on an as-needed basis including, but not limited to: local bank and cash activities; local accounts payable submissions; manage site credit card payments; and customer engagement.
- Act as main point of contact in Sleepy Eye location for any finance and accounting questions from Site Mgmt team, working to resolve independently or responsible for routing to respective team member within US-wide accounting team.
- Serve as finance liaison to site management team to ensure proper processes and controls are followed and lead to accurate financial records.
- Serve as finance liaison to site inventory team to ensure accurate perpetual inventory records including compliance with inventory control policies, cycle counting requirements, etc.
- Maintain procedures and policy adherence to ensure integrity of financial data and compliance with U.S. GAAP.
- Compile cost and manufacturing/kitting expense information for budget preparation and rate-setting.
- Partner with FP&A teams on an as-needed basis most notably related to product line costing/margins, inventory planning, etc.
- Calculate and analyze various accruals and estimates, gathering information from other stakeholders.
- Support monthly close, via assigned account reconciliations and related analysis.
- Prepare and support routine and ad hoc reporting matters.
- Support annual audit requests related to areas of ownership.
- Assist in integration of acquired businesses.
- Interface with other departments and assist in process flows.
- Bachelor's degree in business, preferably in accounting, from a recognized academic institution
- CPA or public accounting experience a plus
- 5+ years of accounting experience, specifically cost accounting, preferably in a project costing environment
- Two years of demonstrable financial analysis and reporting experience preferred
- Experience leading and developing team members desired
- Solid understanding of accounting principles (US GAAP)
- Experience with an integrated ERP preferred
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong verbal and written interpersonal/communication skills required
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to shifting priorities
- Ability to work individually as well with team members, virtual and in-person