Cost Analyst II - Purchase Price Variances

The Vollrath Company; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vollrath Company is hiring a Cost Analyst II to support variance analysis, budgeting, and standard cost development at our Sheboygan site.

Responsibilities include monthly variance analyses, root-cause investigations, and collaboration with procurement to improve cost performance. Strong Excel and ERP experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of analytical accounting experience.
• 5+ years of analytical accounting experience, preferably in cost accounting.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a sense of detail.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas).
• Experience with JDE or other ERP systems and ad hoc reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and communicate monthly purchase price variances with key drivers identified.
• Lead root cause investigations for significant variances through transaction-level analysis.
• Partner with procurement and operations to identify margin improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate and develop annual operating budgets for manufacturing facilities.
• Contribute to standard cost roll process with inputs, rates and cost adders.
• Complete month-end cost accounting activities including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Serve as a business partner for cost reduction projects and track savings.
• Prepare product profitability and other cost analyses for decision support.
• Assist Senior Cost Accounting Manager with special projects.

Skills

Analytical accounting

Cost accounting

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

JDE ERP

Job description

Cost Analyst II - Purchase Price Variances

Job Category: Accounting

Requisition Number: COSTA002292

• Posted : August 3, 2026
• Full-Time

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The Cost Analyst II helps Vollrath succeed by compiling variance and spend data, performing analysis, and sharing relevant information and actionable insight with those in a position to directly influence performance in these areas. This position also plays an important role in annual budgeting and standard cost development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, & OTHER DUTIES

• Prepare, analyze, and communicate monthly purchase price variances. Identify key drivers, quantify financial impacts, and recommend corrective actions to improve forecast accuracy and operational performance.
• Lead root cause investigations for significant purchase price variances through transaction-level analysis, supplier performance review, and collaboration with procurement and operations teams.
• Partner with procurement and operations leaders to identify margin improvement opportunities, reduce unfavorable variances, and improve cost performance against budget and standard cost targets.
• Coordinate and develop annual operating budgets for assigned manufacturing facilities including labor, overhead, manufacturing variances, and cost allocations while challenging assumptions and evaluating financial risks and opportunities.
• Play an integral part in the yearly standard cost roll process through development and validation of standard cost inputs, overhead rates, burden assumptions, and cost adders.
• Complete month-end cost accounting activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reporting while ensuring completeness, accuracy, and adherence to deadlines.
• Serve as a business partner for cost reduction projects by establishing financial baselines, validating realized savings, tracking project performance against targets, and communicating results to project stakeholders and leadership.
• Prepare product profitability and other cost analyses to support strategic business decisions.
• Assist in other projects or duties as assigned by the Senior Cost Accounting Manager.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed in a typical office setting.
• Ability to sit at a computer or meeting for extended periods of time.
• Ability to walk the production floor with possible uneven surfaces.
• Travel to other manufacturing facilities (<5%)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No supervisory responsibilities are required for this position.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & COMPETENCIES

• Minimum of 3 years of analytical accounting experience.
• 5+ years of analytical accounting experience, preferably in cost accounting desired, but not required.
• Minimum Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting or finance.
• A strong self-starting individual with tenacity, a sense of purpose, and a resourceful and collaborative attitude.
• A pattern of seeking out and successfully completing projects, digging to determine root causes and finding solutions, and serving as a collaborative business partner with other functional areas.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a broad technical background.
• Good oral and written communication skills for dealing with all levels within the organization.
• Ability to perform advanced excel functions such as pivot tables, filters, sorting, complex formulas, and graphs.
• Experience in JDE or other ERP systems and the ability to create ad hoc financial reports using a database report writing tool are preferred.
• Visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures.

VOLLRATH'S CORE VALUES

Take Ownership: Our intention is to match our actions with ourwords, building trust with others. We are united in takingresponsibility for the success of Vollrath as a whole.

Empower Action: Our intention is to create a workplace where every member can thrive in their growth and contributions withexcitement, confidence, and psychological safety. We support each team member with resources and tools tostrengthen collaboration and performance.

Treat All People With Respect: Our intention is to recognize the diverse experiences, styles, and backgrounds of others, treating everyone with dignity. We aim to foster an inclusive culture where all team members can be their authentic selves and feel safe in voicing their perspectives.

Life Beyond Work: Our intention is to care for the well-being of every individual we engage with, understanding them as a whole person. We strive to keep people mentally and physically safe, sending each person home in a condition to build a fulfilling life beyond work. We encourage balance, allowing our colleagues to pursue their passions.

Commitment to Those Who Count on Us: Our intention is to drive innovation and practical solutions through understanding the needs of our coworkers, customers, owners, and communities. We are dedicated to proactively addressing those needs and delivering results.

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