Cost Accountant

Zinpro Corporation; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid healthcare

Generous paid time off

Education assistance

401(k) retirement planning

Disability and long-term care insurance

Fitness reimbursement

Gift matching

Job summary

Zinpro Corporation is seeking a passionate Cost Accountant to join their Eden Prairie, MN team. This key role will facilitate accurate financial reporting and collaborate with manufacturing teams for effective decision-making. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and a competitive salary, alongside an enriching benefits package that promotes well-being and career growth. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in finance, possess excellent analytical skills, and communicate effectively across departments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of finance or business analysis experience.
• Advanced MS Office skills including Excel.
• Strong verbal/written communication, especially with non-native speakers.

Responsibilities

• Capturing and sharing financial data for month-end close.
• Analyzing manufacturing labor and overhead rates.
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Knowledge of GAAP

Financial Reporting

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

SAP

Job description

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This range is provided by Zinpro Corporation. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $101,000.00/yr

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Reporting to the Finance Manager - Costing & Operations, the cost accountant role is an active partner to our manufacturing teams & is responsible for capturing and sharing financial data clearly and accurately to support leadership decisions, month-end close, budget and forecast, and production variance analysis. The cost accountant partners with the various corporate departments and manufacturing teams to ensure that reported results are accurate and comply with generally accepted accounting principles. This position is located in Eden Prairie, MN and a hybrid position with on-site requirements.

Essential Key Functions

• Metrics and ad hoc reporting.
• Develops systems and procedures for cost accounting functions.
• Communicates and supports execution of expense and inventory controls, policies and procedures.
• Analyzes and maintains manufacturing labor and overhead rates through variance reporting and in collaboration with operations management.
• Supply clear and precise commentary on key drivers & business trends to further financial knowledge across the organization.
• Support ongoing reviews of data accuracy in preparation for the accounting close.
• Supports Operations capital and expense budgeting and forecasting process.
• Reviews and submits capital projects for approval.
• Documents project details for In-Process Capital Projects to assist in asset setup and maintenance.
• Supports R&D tax credit, financial and tax audits.
• Determines and recommends solutions that contribute to efficiency, productivity and sustainability of the cost accounting function.
• Assists with various ad-hoc projects and analysis as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field
• 5+ years of finance or business analysis experience
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of controls, compliance, and risk management
• Advanced Microsoft Office and Excel
• Ability to generate bold, creative ideas to improve company performance
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, comfortable communicating with non- native English speakers

Preferred:

• 2+ years of cost accounting or FP&A experience
• Working experience with SAP

Schedule Requirements

This position is expected to work within core business hours.

Travel Requirements

This position is a hybrid role that offers a flexible schedule including being on-site in Eden Prairie, MN with the Accounting and Finance team.

Occasional plant site visits in Minnesota and Northern Iowa will require travel up to 3 days per month.

Salary Range

The base salary listed is a range. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others). In addition to the base salary, this position is eligible for a bonus, providing the opportunity to earn additional compensation.

Our Total Rewards programs continue to lead, innovate and embody our core values – caring for the health and wellbeing of all. Zinpro offers a competitive salary and a premium benefits package, including 100% employer-paid healthcare and generous paid time off. We provide a wide range of benefits and resources designed to support you at every stage of life: education assistance, retirement planning, 401(k), disability and long-term care insurance, travel assistance, fitness reimbursement, gift matching, and more.

Our Culture of Care – Zinpro

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Animal Feed Manufacturing

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