Transparent Search Group is hiring: Senior Cost Accounting Analyst in Sheldon

Job Title: Senior Cost Accounting Analyst Hybrid Remote

Location: Sheldon, Iowa

Salary: $80-90K

About the Role:

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Cost Accounting Analyst in a role that offers the perfect blend of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility. You will be at the heart of our financial operations, playing a key role in driving cost efficiency and accuracy across our manufacturing processes. If you're passionate about cost accounting, enjoy problem-solving, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this position is for you.

Why Join Us?

• Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy the balance of 3 days in our Lancaster office, and 2 days working from the comfort of your home.
• Growth Opportunities: Be part of a growing company with ample opportunities for career advancement.
• Impactful Work: Your insights and analyses will directly influence our operational efficiency and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage plant inventory, ensuring accuracy and compliance with corporate accounting operations.
• Partner with Operations and Purchasing teams to set and analyze standard costs, influencing decision-making at the highest levels.
• Execute detailed cost-volume-profit (CVP) analyses to guide strategic business decisions.
• Lead the calculation and analysis of resin-related rebates and credits, providing monthly usage insights.
• Perform thorough inventory reconciliations, valuations, and maintain inventory reserves.
• Spearhead initiatives to optimize processes, reduce costs, and maximize profit margins.
• Own the capitalized variance calculation and intercompany margin elimination processes.
• Lead the annual physical inventory, develop and implement a robust cycle count process, and report on inventory adjustments.
• Ensure accuracy in item master data, focusing on consistency in critical fields.
• Conduct in-depth pricing and margin reviews to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor inventory transactions, proactively addressing errors in unit of measure, costing, and transaction types.
• Play a critical role in business acquisitions, focusing on standard costs, bill of materials, and routings integration.
• Review purchase price variances (PPV) and collaborate with departments to resolve valuation issues.
• Manage month-end close duties, including accrual calculations, overhead burden rate assessments, journal entries, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Develop gross margin reports to identify and correct item costing deficiencies, ensuring accurate inventory valuations.
• Support annual financial and interim audits, ensuring compliance and accuracy in reporting.
• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of internal controls, ensuring they meet company and regulatory standards.
• Participate in system enhancements and integration projects across the organization.
• Respond to internal and external stakeholder inquiries, providing detailed financial data and ad hoc reports.
• Maintain the highest standards of privacy, confidentiality, and compliance with federal, state, and local laws and company policies.

• What You Bring:
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• Education & Experience: Bachelors degree in Accounting with 3+ years of progressive experience in general ledger, reporting, costing, or public accounting.
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and ERP systems; advanced understanding of standard costs in a manufacturing environment.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset, able to work effectively across departments.
• Independence & Initiative: Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Problem-Solving: Strategic thinker with exceptional problem-solving skills, always seeking to improve processes and outcomes.
• Language Skills: Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today and take the next step in your accounting career with a company that values innovation, integrity, and growth.