Sr. Cost Accountant - Direct Hire at Ledgent Finance & Accounting in Chanhassen, Minnesota

Job Description:

Position Title: Senior Cost Accountant


We are looking for Cost Accountant who has 3+ years of experience, preferably in the manufacturing industry to join our growing team on a full-time basis!


This will be an on-site job located at our office in the Chanhassen area!




Job Overview:



We are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Accountant / ERP Specialist to lead cost accounting functions, contribute to financial reporting, and support the optimization of ERP systems. This role involves collaboration with teams across the organization, including international operations, and requires a detail-oriented and proactive professional.



Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update cost accounting systems, ensuring accurate rates for labor, materials, and overhead.


• Analyze and report on labor efficiencies, product pricing, and cost variances to support gross margin goals.


• Reconcile monthly inventory and balance sheet accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies.


• Oversee inventory processes, including annual physical counts and reviews for obsolete stock.


• Prepare financial reports, including budgets and variance analyses, and assist in month-end and year-end closing activities.


• Support financial process improvements and undertake ad hoc analysis as needed.


• Gain expertise in Visual ERP software, troubleshooting issues, maintaining system accuracy, and collaborating with IT for enhancements and staff training.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience (CPA is a plus).


• Minimum 3 years of experience in cost accounting, preferably in manufacturing.


• Strong knowledge of standard cost methods, variance analysis, and GAAP.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Key Skills & Traits:

Extensive experience in cost accounting within manufacturing.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting.

Expertise with PowerBI is a plus!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions. Apply Now