Manufacturing Cost Accountant, GAAP & Consolidations

Western Trailers; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Trailers in Boise, Idaho seeks an experienced Accountant to manage cost accounting for a multi-entity manufacturing business. You will monitor intercompany activity, close monthly and annual books, and prepare insightful reports for leadership.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Accounting, strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and experience with ERP systems. CPA/CMA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Experience accounting for multiple entities with intercompany activity; consolidations/eliminations.
• Manufacturing accounting experience with product costing, inventory, COGS.
• Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge and ability to resolve issues independently.
• Prepare financial statements and develop meaningful executive reports.
• Advanced Excel and ERP/accounting systems experience.
• CPA or CMA designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting records across multiple entities and ownership structures, including intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
• Perform month-end and year-end close activities with journal entries and financial statements.
• Support manufacturing cost accounting: inventory valuation, WIP, overhead allocation, variances.
• Apply U.S. GAAP to transactions and document conclusions.
• Create financial reports and management packages with operating results, trends and budgets.
• Partner with leadership to evaluate costs and opportunities for improvements.
• Strengthen accounting processes, controls, and reporting accuracy.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and external audit support.

Skills

Cost accounting

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Communication

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

CDK Global

JobBoss

QuickBooks

Job description

Western Trailers in Boise, Idaho seeks an experienced Accountant to manage cost accounting for a multi-entity manufacturing business. You will monitor intercompany activity, close monthly and annual books, and prepare insightful reports for leadership.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Accounting, strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and experience with ERP systems. CPA/CMA is preferred.