Cost Accountant

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, cost accrual and reconciliations for production and project-based businesses.
• Analyze manufacturing or service delivery costs, including labor, materials, overhead, and variances.
• Prepare and explain material, labor, and overhead variances; partner with operations to address root causes.
• Support and update standard cost models; perform periodic cost roll ups.
• Inventory adjustments, reconcile inventory, review BOM accuracy, and support cycle counts/physical inventory.
• Support annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and cost related financial planning.
• Identify inefficiencies and recommend cost saving initiatives.
• Affirm compliance with GAAP and internal control requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum 2-5 years in a cost accounting, manufacturing accounting, or financial analysis within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, modeling).
• SAP experience required.
• Understanding of GAAP and cost accounting principles.
• Solid analytical skills with the ability to see the whole picture.
• Demonstrates efficient time management, organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience working within ERP systems essential: SAP.
• Establishes priorities effectively and maintains flexibility as priorities change.
• Strong team player who is able to work across multiple departments and levels.
• Proven ability to prioritize objectives and consistently meet deadlines.

About the role

WITTENSTEIN is committed to being a world-class partner of intelligent mechatronic drive technology, servo systems, and mechanical components. We use the power of science, innovation, and forward-thinking engineering to provide you cutting-edge technology for motion. Since pioneering the alpha servo planetary gear reducer in 1983, support and motion requirements from the market have continued to change and WITTENSTEIN is well positioned to deliver reliable products and services to its customers and partners.

Benefits

• Great Place To Work Certified
• Competitive Base Salary
• Incentive Plan up to 5%
• Profit Sharing up to 5%
• Excellent Health Benefits
• Monthly medical premiums at 50% to 75% below market.
• Annual deductible & copays below market.
• Higher percentage if medical coverage than market.
• No monthly premiums for dental & vision.
• Matching 401(k) Contribution
• Wellness Reimbursement (50% up t $500/year)
• Climate controlled production environment
• Wellness Rewards Redeemed for Gift Cards
• Short-Term Disability Insurance & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Tuition Reimbursement

WITTENSTEIN

WITTENSTEIN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran.