Cost Accountant - Manufacturing Cost & Inventory Insights

Ahlstrom; Kaukauna (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahlstrom in Rhinelander seeks a Cost Accountant to provide cost and inventory accounting support for the plant, participate in monthly close, assist budgeting, and deliver data to manage operating costs.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, 3+ years in cost accounting or manufacturing finance, and strong Excel; experience with SAP/JDE/Optimill is a plus. Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 3+ years of business analysis, cost accounting and general accounting experience.
• Manufacturing/Paper experience desired.
• Advanced Excel skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow manufacturing and hygiene processes and policies to meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform month end close duties for inventories, utilities, accruals, fixed assets, work orders, and PPV.
• Monitor and analyze work order variances and troubleshoot discrepancies.
• Develop and analyze inventory reports and variances and oversee transactions in GL.
• Record, test, and analyze depreciation and fixed assets; manage asset systems.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

JDE

Optimill

HFM

Job description

Ahlstrom in Rhinelander seeks a Cost Accountant to provide cost and inventory accounting support for the plant, participate in monthly close, assist budgeting, and deliver data to manage operating costs.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, 3+ years in cost accounting or manufacturing finance, and strong Excel; experience with SAP/JDE/Optimill is a plus. Must be authorized to work in the United States.