Senior Accountant

Aebi Schmidt USA; Chilton (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Company Match

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

MB Companies, an Aebi Schmidt brand in Chilton, WI, is seeking a cost/accounting professional to support the Controller. You will ensure accurate financial data, analyze costs, and help drive improvements across manufacturing operations.

The role collaborates across Operations, Purchasing, Production, Engineering, Sales, and Management. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance and at least 5 years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing, with SAP and advanced

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field required.
• 5+ years progressive accounting experience, manufacturing preferred.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting and inventory accounting.
• Experience with standard costing and variance analysis.
• ERP experience, SAP preferred.
• Proficient in MS Excel and report writing/BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and analyze manufacturing cost accounting records (materials, labor, overhead).
• Develop and maintain reports on manufacturing performance, product costs, margins, inventory, and efficiency.
• Perform variance analysis and collaborate with Operations and Purchasing for root causes.
• Assist monthly financial statements, journal entries, and GL reconciliations.
• Support physical inventory and cycle-count programs.
• Assist with evaluating capital expenditures and cost-saving initiatives.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial analyses for management.
• May support Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, GL, and Payroll as needed.

Skills

Manufacturing cost accounting

Variance analysis

General ledger accounting

Analytical skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Excel (pivot tables)

Job description

At MB Companies, an Aebi Schmidt brand located in Chilton, WI we pride ourselves on innovation, collaboration and dedication to excellence. As part of the Aebi Schmidt Group, we are committed to delivering superior solutions to our customers as well as providing rewarding career opportunities.

Position

This position will support the Controller and is responsible for accuracy of financial data, including but not limited to cost accounting, margin analysis, account reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, fixed asset maintenance, planning and process improvements. This position works closely with Operations, Purchasing, Production, Engineering, Sales, and Management to ensure accurate financial reporting and to provide meaningful information to support operational and business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and analyze manufacturing cost accounting records, including direct materials, direct labor and manufacturing overhead. Assess current state and recommend improvements.
• Assist with establishing and maintaining appropriate labor and overhead rates.
• Develop and maintain reports related to manufacturing performance, product costs, margins, inventory, and operational efficiency.
• Perform variance analysis and work with Operations and Purchasing to identify root causes and corrective actions
• Assist with monthly financial statements, journal entries and reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
• Support physical inventory and cycle-count programs
• Assist management in evaluating capital expenditures, cost-saving initiatives, and operational improvements.
• Calculate and report key metrics to achieve goals and drive process improvements.
• Document accounting procedures and recommend changes.
• Assist with internal controls and assist with external audit and tax preparation.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial analyses for management.
• May be asked to work in all facets of accounting, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger and Payroll, as needed.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field of study
• Five or more years of proven progressive accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing cost accounting and inventory accounting.
• Experience with standard costing and manufacturing variance analysis.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and financial reporting and modeling, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.
• Strong MS Office experience. Proficient in excel, including pivot tables, charts and complex formulas. Experience working with report writing or business intelligence tools a plus.
• Previous experience working with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (SAP preferred)
• Experience with product costing, bill of materials, routings, and manufacturing overhead.
• Prefer, experience with budgeting and forecasting.
• Prefer, experience in a multi-product or engineered-to-order manufacturing environment.
• Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail with the ability to identify issues and propose solutions to non-standard situations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Operations and other departments.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic business and work environment and work independently while balancing multiple priorities.

Benefits

• 401K with Company Match
• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Program
• Paid Holidays
• Reimbursement for Select Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Aebi Schmidt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled