Hybrid Cost Accounting Associate – Growth & Impact

The Watkins Company; Winona (MN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k match

PTO and holidays

Job summary

The Watkins Company, located in Winona, MN, is hiring a Cost Accounting Assistant for a full-time hybrid role. Work is three days in the office and two days remote, with responsibilities spanning cost reports, standard costing, and close activities.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in accounting/finance or related experience and is proficient in Microsoft Office. We offer a strong benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental, life insurance, a generous PTO plan, holidays,

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting/finance or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 6 months working in an accounting function related to cost accounting, financial analysis, or general accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Aggregate and compile accounting cost reports (total cost, selling prices, rates, profits, etc.).
• Calculate labor, materials, and time costs; assess relation of sales to cost and overhead expenditures.
• Prepare records like time sheets, payroll records, charts, and schedules for cost calculations.
• Develop and maintain standard costs for current and new products; support monthly close for COGS and variances.
• Assist with annual physical inventory process and GL reconciliation; provide internal analysis.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

General accounting

Education

Associate degree in accounting/finance or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

The Watkins Company, located in Winona, MN, is hiring a Cost Accounting Assistant for a full-time hybrid role. Work is three days in the office and two days remote, with responsibilities spanning cost reports, standard costing, and close activities.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in accounting/finance or related experience and is proficient in Microsoft Office. We offer a strong benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental, life insurance, a generous PTO plan, holidays,