Senior Cost Accountant

Monroe Truck Equipment • Monroe, WI, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 3m ago

SENIOR COST ACCOUNTANT

At Monroe Truck Equipment, an Aebi Schmidt brand located in Monroe WI, we pride ourselves on innovation, collaboration, and dedication to excellence. As part of the Aebi Schmidt Group, we are committed to delivering superior solutions to our customers as well as providing rewarding career opportunities.

SCOPE

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cost accounting principles and practices, with a focus on analyzing production costs and improving financial performance. This role will play a crucial part in ensuring accurate cost tracking and reporting, supporting management decision-making, and enhancing operational efficiency.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Cost Analysis: Analyze and report on manufacturing costs, including material, labor, and overhead, to identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements.
Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and monthly forecasts.
Cost Tracking: Maintain and update cost accounting systems, ensuring accurate tracking of production costs and variances.
Inventory Management: Oversee inventory valuation methods, reserves, and processes, ensuring accurate recording and reporting of inventory costs; responsible for account reconciliation of physical inventories and cycle counts.
Financial Reporting: Prepare detailed cost reports and financial statements, presenting findings to management to support strategic decision-making.
Analytical Skills: Must be able to analyze data, draw conclusions, interpret results, and make recommendations.
Process Improvement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement cost control measures and process enhancements.
Compliance: Understanding of U.S. GAAP as it applies to a manufacturing environment; ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls, participating in audits as required.
Special Projects: Work on special projects as assigned.
Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting staff, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing.

QUALIFICATION

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA designation preferred.
Minimum of 5 years experience in cost accounting, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of cost accounting principles, practices, and standards.
Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems; experience with WorkWise or SAP is a plus.
Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, financial modeling and data analysis; SQL query experience a plus.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and manage multiple priorities.
Supervision experience a plus.
Strong:
- Communication skills, verbal and written
- Leadership attributes and interpersonal skills
- Organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills