Manufacturing Cost Accountant & ERP Specialist

Filtration Group; Sauget (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus (10%)

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave

Job summary

Universal Air Filters, a custom air filter manufacturer in Sauget, IL, seeks a Staff Accountant to partner with the VP of Finance. You will establish standard costs, analyze variances, and oversee inventory valuations within ERP.

Strong ERP and BI capabilities are essential for accurate reporting. The ideal candidate has manufacturing accounting experience, a bachelor’s degree, and the ability to drive process improvements in costing and controls.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant accounting experience in manufacturing.
• 1+ years Cost Accounting experience required.
• Experience with ERP administration and module implementation.
• Strong BI experience for standard reporting.
• Advanced Problem Solving and Analytical Skills.
• Strong understanding of financial principles, budgeting process, and business case evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all activities related to cost accounting management and Inventory processes for a growing manufacturing business.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of standard costing concepts in a manufacturing environment, including analysis, research, and reporting of production variances.
• Perform annually labor and overhead studies to ensure appropriate standard costing rates.
• Lead periodic inventory counts and implement cycle-counting to ensure ERP reporting reliability.
• Understand and execute ERP processes for inventory quantities and valuations.
• Assess current inventory and costing processes and develop improvement opportunities for closing control gaps.
• Responsible for month-end processes and balance sheet reconciliations for inventory accounts and reserves.
• Establish, maintain, and ensure adherence to company and accounting-related policies and procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and documentation for external auditors as needed.
• Responsible for the financial management of inventory to include proper valuation and reserves for obsolescence.
• Track and report labor and material variances to standard and suggest management actions.
• Explain all prime cost variances monthly.
• Manage projects to develop annual standards.
• Develop and present cost savings ideas and implement them.

Skills

Analytical skills

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Financial operations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or equivalent discipline

Tools

ERP administration

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Universal Air Filters, a custom air filter manufacturer in Sauget, IL, seeks a Staff Accountant to partner with the VP of Finance. You will establish standard costs, analyze variances, and oversee inventory valuations within ERP.

Strong ERP and BI capabilities are essential for accurate reporting. The ideal candidate has manufacturing accounting experience, a bachelor’s degree, and the ability to drive process improvements in costing and controls.