Cost Accountant

We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Minnesota. This role supports financial accuracy across inventory, production costing, and reporting activities, helping the business understand cost drivers and maintain strong controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory cost records by maintaining accurate item data, product structures, bills of materials, routings, and related master information used for costing and reporting.
• Analyze inventory valuation, production performance, freight expense, material pricing, and manufacturing variances to identify trends and explain cost movements.
• Establish and update standard costs while supporting monthly cost allocations and validating accounting close activities tied to inventory and production.
• Partner with internal teams on new product setup, item changes, and discontinued products to ensure master data remains consistent and reliable across the organization.
• Prepare and reconcile sales and use tax filings on a monthly, quarterly, and and annual basis in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Support physical inventory counts and cycle count programs by investigating discrepancies, documenting findings, and recommending corrective actions.
• Conduct regular reviews of inventory and costing data to confirm completeness, accuracy, and adherence to internal standards and procedures.
• Visit manufacturing locations periodically to gain insight into production workflows, evaluate cost drivers, and improve costing precision.
• Create and maintain process documentation for inventory controls, item setup, product costing, tax-related activities, and trading partner onboarding support.
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and customers while resolving issues promptly and maintaining a high standard in all communications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, with 2–4 years of relevant experience in cost accounting or manufacturing accounting.
• Hands-on knowledge of cost accounting principles, including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment; exposure to construction materials, stone, glass, or concrete products is helpful.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify issues, and support informed business decisions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, and comfort working with data in a Windows-based environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while maintaining accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to present information clearly to small groups and business stakeholders.
• Sound judgment, initiative, and a collaborative approach to working across departments.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance