Manufacturing Cost Accountant | Margin & Inventory Expert

Tom Trese; Waverly (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Tom Trese in Waverly, Iowa, is seeking a Cost Accountant to manage company costs and assist in preparing budgets. Responsibilities include analyzing gross profit margins, balancing inventory, and supporting the accounting team with month-end closing tasks. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and over 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing. Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP is required, along with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting/finance.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proactive self-starter with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in month-end and year-end closing of financials.
• Calculate and analyze gross profit margins.
• Work with manufacturing plants on cycle count processes.

Skills

Cost accounting

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

SAP

QuickBooks

MS Office

Job description

Tom Trese in Waverly, Iowa, is seeking a Cost Accountant to manage company costs and assist in preparing budgets. Responsibilities include analyzing gross profit margins, balancing inventory, and supporting the accounting team with month-end closing tasks. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and over 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing. Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP is required, along with strong communication and organizational skills.