Manufacturing Cost & Analysis Analyst

Blast Cleaning Technologies, Inc.; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

PTO & Paid Holidays

401K with company match

Job summary

Blast Cleaning Technologies, Inc. in Wisconsin seeks a Manufacturing Accountant to support accurate financial reporting and operational decision-making.

You will blend cost accounting with financial analysis, developing reliable information and actionable recommendations for management. Under the Controller, you will improve budgeting processes, close activities, and provide cross‑functional project support, forecasting, and performance insights to drive continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• Detail‑oriented with the ability to adapt to a fast‑paced and changing work environment.
• Able to work independently, manage priorities, meet deadlines, and exercise sound judgment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to research, compile, validate, interpret, and communicate financial and operational data.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, cost concepts, budgeting, forecasting, and business performance analysis.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems and reporting tools.
• Effective written, verbal, presentation, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Able to translate complex financial information into practical business insights for non‑financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform cost accounting and profitability analysis for products, jobs, projects, customers, and business activities, including cost reviews.
• Develop, maintain, and validate cost models, assumptions, allocation methods, and financial data used for planning, pricing, quoting, and performance measurement.
• Analyze actual financial and operational results against budgets, forecasts, prior periods, and business expectations; explain variances and drivers.
• Perform item cost reviews and monitor changes in material, commodity, supplier, and surcharge costs affecting margins.
• Support sales and operations with margin analysis, pricing support, make-versus-buy analysis, and investment evaluations.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc analyses that support strategic initiatives and improvement activities.
• Support the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities including reconciliations and journal entries.
• Prepare inventory roll forward and WIP reporting; reconcile balances and investigate discrepancies.
• Monitor inventory valuation, reserves, usage, and related controls.
• Support capital expenditure planning, project tracking, and post-investment review.
• Prepare labor reporting and analyze labor activity and trends.
• Prepare accounts payable aging summaries and review vendor balances and items.
• Extract and analyze data from ERP systems and other sources for reporting.
• Develop dashboards and KPIs for executive presentations and performance tracking.
• Identify data quality issues and opportunities to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Support internal and external audit requests with schedules and documentation.
• Help drive BCT’s Culture, Core Values, and PACT principles.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Blast Cleaning Technologies, Inc. in Wisconsin seeks a Manufacturing Accountant to support accurate financial reporting and operational decision-making.

You will blend cost accounting with financial analysis, developing reliable information and actionable recommendations for management. Under the Controller, you will improve budgeting processes, close activities, and provide cross‑functional project support, forecasting, and performance insights to drive continuous improvement across