Manufacturing Cost Accountant
About the role
Gemini, Inc. is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Cost Accountant to support the company’s goals and visions. This role is based in one of four locations: Taylor, TX; Las Colinas, TX; Decorah, IA; Cannon Falls, MN.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain cost accounting systems to track expenses, labor, materials, and overhead.
- Calculate and allocate costs to products, services, and projects, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
- Analyze cost data and identify variances or trends that may impact the company's profitability.
- Support the identification and implementation of cost-saving initiatives and process improvements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide insights for decision-making.
- Support annual physical inventories and cycle count programs.
- Review inventory reserves and recommend adjustments as necessary.
- Aid in the preparation of financial reports, including cost reports and statements.
- Participate in the budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Partner with Finance, Production, and Supply Chain in reporting and costing activities.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accounting principles.
- Assist with year-end audits and other financial assessments.
- Maintain manufacturing partnerships by understanding cost drivers and providing financial support for continuous improvement initiatives.
- Participate in new product costing and quoting activities.
- Monitor key manufacturing performance indicators.
- Lead efforts to improve costing methodologies and reporting processes.
- Support ERP enhancements and costing system improvements.
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures.
- Utilize reporting tools such as Power BI, Excel, and ERP reporting capabilities.
- Drive automation opportunities within cost accounting processes.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in cost accounting in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Up to 25% travel.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 4-6 years of costing experience.
- Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, Power Query, and financial modeling.
- Experience in a mid-sized or complex organization.
Benefits
- Low cost health insurance premiums
- 4% retirement match with profit sharing
- Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday, Parental, Volunteer, and Sick)
- Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Use of Company-owned Resort in Hayward, WI
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
About Us
As a leader in the signage manufacturing industry, Gemini, Inc. has been providing stability to our employees since 1963. We strive to make our employees feel valued and are committed to our company values: Customer Commitment, Teamwork, Respect, Diversity, Stability, Stewardship. Our vision is to be successful partners, engaged people, and thriving communities. Gemini is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Gemini will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. For additional assistance, please email: hr.dept@geminisignproducts.com or call (507) 263-3957 and ask for the Human Resources Representative assigned to the location of interest. Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.