Manufacturing Cost Accountant SAP & Analytics

Lesaffre Group; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Lesaffre Group is seeking a Cost Accountant to manage cost analysis, inventory valuation, and financial reporting across two manufacturing sites. You will drive month-end close, prepare variance analyses, and partner with operations teams to optimize costs and processes.

The role emphasizes data-driven insights, ERP integrity, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support strategic decisions and continuous improvement in a growing business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 1–2 years cost accounting experience in manufacturing using SAP, or 3+ years with any large ERP system.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills.
• Working knowledge of multiple units of measure for inventory and costing.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data to drive decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close activities focusing on cost and variances.
• Prepare and distribute monthly cost reports to plant/ops managers.
• Analyze cost drivers and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Maintain cost records in SAP and support audits and compliance.
• Assist with capital project accounting and budgeting processes.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial data analysis

Microsoft Excel

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Lesaffre Group is seeking a Cost Accountant to manage cost analysis, inventory valuation, and financial reporting across two manufacturing sites. You will drive month-end close, prepare variance analyses, and partner with operations teams to optimize costs and processes.

The role emphasizes data-driven insights, ERP integrity, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support strategic decisions and continuous improvement in a growing business.