Manufacturing Cost Accountant

Drylock Technologies Ltd.; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Paid holidays and vacation

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Drylock Technologies Ltd. in Eau Claire, WI is seeking a Manufacturing Cost Accountant who partners with Production and Supply Chain to turn cost data into actionable insights.

The role spans standard costing maintenance, variance analysis, and monthly/yearly close activities. Travel between Eau Claire and Reidsville, NC is required; strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for collaboration across finance and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in cost accounting, manufacturing accounting, or plant finance in an FMCG environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing performance by comparing actual production results against standard costs and budgets.
• Review manufacturing master data affecting product costs and coordinate corrections with the responsible operational teams.
• Prepare monthly manufacturing reporting and support month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals, journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Facilitate regular manufacturing performance reviews with Production and Supply Chain, identify root causes of variances, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Maintain finished goods standard costing and inventory valuation, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Perform obsolete inventory reviews and maintain related inventory reserves.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and support capitalization, depreciation, and reporting of capital expenditure including IFRS16 leases.
• Support the annual budgeting process and internal controls related to manufacturing costs, inventory, and fixed assets.

Skills

Cost accounting

Manufacturing accounting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP ERP

Excel

MS Office

Job description

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Manufacturing Cost Accountant

Full Time Professional Eau Claire, WI, US

Drylock Technologies Ltd. is a family-owned global hygiene products company. With plants and offices in over a dozen countries, our aim is to make the best hygiene products in the world. We offer solutions for adult incontinence, feminine care, and baby diapers. Our mission is to combine customer focus with product innovation and manufacturing in order to provide the hygiene products of the future, today. This role does not support sponsorship now or in the future.

Travel Requirement:

This position supports both Drylock manufacturing facilities and requires periodic travel between Eau Claire, WI and Reidsville, NC.

Position Summary:

Drylock is seeking a Manufacturing Cost Accountant who thrives at the intersection of finance and operations. This role partners closely with Production and Supply Chain teams to understand manufacturing performance, transform data into meaningful business insights, and support informed decision-making. The ideal candidate is a strong problem solver with a collaborative approach, a solid understanding of manufacturing environments, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyze manufacturing performance by comparing actual production results against standard costs and budgets providing insights into cost drivers and variances.
• Review manufacturing master data affecting product costs and coordinate corrections with the responsible operational teams.
• Prepare monthly manufacturing reporting and support month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals, journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Facilitate regular manufacturing performance reviews with Production and Supply Chain, identify root causes of significant variances, and follow up on corrective actions.Maintain finished goods standard costing and inventory valuation, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Perform obsolete inventory reviews and maintain related inventory reserves.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and support the capitalization, depreciation, and reporting of capital expenditure projects including IFRS16 leases.
• Support the annual budgeting process
• Perform and document internal controls related to manufacturing costs, inventory, and fixed assets, and support internal and external audits within these areas.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in cost accounting, manufacturing accounting, or plant finance in an FMCG environment.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, inventory management, and standard costing principles.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Advanced Excel, MS office and data analysis skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both finance and operational teams and adapt to changing business priorities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Demonstrates behaviors and values that align with plant cultures

Benefits at Drylock Technologies Ltd. - Partnered with OakLeaf Direct!

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• On-site health and wellness center
• Paid holiday and vacation days
• 401(k) retirement savings
• Life and disability insurance
• Built-in overtime & paid breaks for hourly employees