Cost Accountant

This is a structured hybrid position which requires working in our Owatonna, MN facility:
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Wednesdays and Fridays are home office workdays. Therefore, candidates must reside within reasonable drivable distance to the facility.

At Wenger Corporation, our work is driven by M.U.S.I.C. (Motivation, Unity, Success, Innovation, and Customer Commitment) and united by purpose. With over 80 years of passion for performance, we enrich lives by enabling and inspiring great performances through world-class products and solutions for music education, performing arts, and athletic spaces. Across our family of brands, we are committed to our customers, to each other, and driven by the belief that great performances happen when great people work together.

Join our team, where motivation drives excellence, innovation shapes the future of performance, and customer commitment guides everything we do.

Our team in Owatonna, MN is seeking a Cost Accountant who is responsible for ongoing analysis of product cost, development of new product cost, and margin analysis. The position provides timely and accurate financial guidance and analytics to all levels of management to inform key decision-making in pursuit of the company's financial and operational objectives.

At a minimum you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
• Three (3) years or related finance and/or accounting experience
• Proven background with costing systems and solid understanding of accounting principles
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of products
• Strong analytical and problem resolution
• Possess a positive, consultative mindset that promotes improvements in operating effectiveness
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills with ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
• Proven strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to partner with professionals in all areas of the business
• Manufacturing and project accounting experience

It'd be great if you also have:

• Experience with ERP systems
• Professional certifications
• Audit experience

As a Cost Accountant a typical day might include:

• Maintaining an accurate standard costing system
• Reporting on inventory and supporting inventory related processes: physical inventory, cycle counting and inventory reserve development and support
• Participating with the month end financial close activities including, preparing necessary journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting analysis, etc., while ensuring an accurate and timely completion of the process
• Researching and preparing variance analysis and explanations
• Assisting in the development and preparation of regular management reporting
• Partnering with various areas of the organization to assist in analyzing, summarizing, and reporting financial performance to drive decision-making
• Supporting and participating in budgeting and forecasting
• Preparing supporting documentation as needed for annual audits and tax preparation
• Researching accounting issues for compliance with GAAP and implementing new and applicable accounting standards
• Responding to internal and external customers in a timely and effective manner
• Participating and helping to drive continuous improvement in the areas of accounting and reporting processes

Benefit offerings include:

• Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Generous Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Spending Accounts HSA, FSA, DCFSA
• Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay information reflects the anticipated compensation range for this position based on current market data. Individual pay is determined by skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

Put your passion to work in an exciting, rewarding industry that inspires innovation today!

Wenger Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

All Qualified Candidates are Encouraged to Apply