Cost Accountant

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally.

Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead. Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

Job Description

Apply principles of cost accounting to conduct studies and analysis providing detailed cost information required to set manufacturing standards, report performance against those standards, and generally develop improved accuracy of production transactions and inventory valuation.

• Leverage a robust investigative mindset and work through efficiency improvements and opportunities as they present
• Manage preparation and execution of annual standards and monthly statistical cost rolls
• Review and approve Make, Buy, and OSP workflows ensuring that they are accurate and reflect the correct process
• Analyze the purchase price variance in the general ledger
• Audit cycle count activity, selection of items to be counted, recount decisions, research of discrepancies, and report on progress towards making improvements for greater accuracy and coverage
• Reconcile inventory reports for internal and bank use
• Assist in preparation of inventory reports and charts for executive management
• Perform monthly closing activities including preparation of journal entries and explaining variances
• Aid in the development of procedures and controls associated with cost accounting
• Ensure Oracle system integrity and accuracy of general ledger and cost accounting data
• Work with other departments on projects related to item costs
• Maintain the monthly actual vs budget reporting to operations management

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 3 – 5+ years of experience in cost accounting
• Proficiency with ERP systems, such as Oracle
• Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment is preferred
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
• Strong problem solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Collaboration First Hybrid Work Arrangements

Collaboration First Hybrid Work Arrangements

This role is hybrid eligible with the requirement to be in office at least three days per week. Colleagues are expected to demonstrate a collaboration first mindset, which is the understanding that teams will work together in-person and colleagues should be flexible to adjust their hybrid days based on business needs. You will have an opportunity to work with your team and leader to determine when you should be in office to drive meaningful connections and to best serve our customers.

About Our Location

The 150-year history of the Vilter brand tells a rich story of perseverance and drive to cultivate continuous innovation within the industrial refrigeration and gas compression industries. We offer the latest products and solutions for industrial refrigerators and oil and gas compression. Approximately 300 employees work in Cudahy, who all support a multitude of business functions. With the blend of businesses and functions represented under this one roof, there are many opportunities for advancement within the Cudahy location.

About Our Commitment to Our People

We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally. Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

We cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.