Manufacturing Cost Accountant — Budgeting & Close

Talentify; Long Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA

401k with match

PTO

Bereavement

Job summary

Talentify seeks a Cost Accountant in Long Prairie, MN to partner with the Director of Finance on cost analysis, budgeting, and month-end close. You will analyze cost variances, support forecasting, and maintain AR/AP workflows in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Required is a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or 2+ years’ experience, with strong Excel and Dynamics 365 Business Central proficiency. This onsite role offers benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field OR 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of AR, AP, and collections.
• Strong Microsoft Office Excel skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced accounting environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing, labor, and overhead costs against standards and identify variances.
• Support cost analysis, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
• Complete month-end close responsibilities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Maintain customer and vendor setup and supporting documentation.
• Support Accounts Receivable activities, including past-due follow-up and disputes.

Skills

Cost accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

2+ years accounting experience

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Other accounting system

Job description

Talentify seeks a Cost Accountant in Long Prairie, MN to partner with the Director of Finance on cost analysis, budgeting, and month-end close. You will analyze cost variances, support forecasting, and maintain AR/AP workflows in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Required is a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or 2+ years’ experience, with strong Excel and Dynamics 365 Business Central proficiency. This onsite role offers benefits and growth opportunities.