The Cost Accountant monitors all Flambeau locations and is responsible for reviewing quotes prepared by others and the development and analysis of labor and overhead rates by plant and work center type. This role frequently interacts with manufacturing leadership, engineering, process managers, and sales. Travel to all facilities each quarter is expected.
This position is 100% onsite located in Baraboo, Wisconsin.
Essential Duties:
Administer an enterprise-wide standard costing methodology
Maintain cost accounting procedures and controls for process costs such as labor, manufacturing, material handling/storage, administration
Develop and maintain standard labor and overhead rates
Review estimating process to ensure accurate costing is applied and achieved in manufacturing
Evaluate work order variances and follow up on excessive variances
Provide recommendations to, and coordinate with, Engineering to promote standard cost accuracy
Proactively identify major omissions and errors in cost/BOM information
Prepare audit reports and present findings to management
Monitor and review ECO's, respond to costing issues
Develop operational reports and analysis to identify opportunities for improvement
Recommend changes to company processes/policies to reduce cost and maximize profitability
Contribute toward month end close activities
Education/Certification Requirements:
Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Experience & Skill Requirements:
Three (3) years of experience with manufacturing costing systems
Advanced knowledge of ERP software, Delmia is a plus
Power BI (read/write) is a plus
Analytical, detail-oriented, approachable
Assess business processes, research related costs, and calculate cost to manufacturer