Cost Accountant at Rotochopper Inc in St. Martin, Minnesota

Job Description:

Are you passionate about finance and meticulous with numbers? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your analytical skills can make a real impact? Rotochopper is seeking a talented Cost Accountant to join our team and play a key role in our financial operations.

The Cost Accountant will apply principles of cost accounting to implement and maintain detailed cost information. This position will perform advanced cost accounting analyses to compare standard costs to actual costs and prepare a variety of related financial planning and analysis reports.

Responsibilities
Gather and compile cost information and ensure accurate costing for Rotochopper's product. Responsible for maintaining accurate standard costs, working collaboratively with Engineering, Procurement, Quality Control, and Operations staff as needed. Conduct the annual cost role, ensuring all material, labor and overhead rates have been calculated accurately and are up to date. Analyze and evaluate product costs monthly, identifying and understanding any variances from standard, including but not limited to scrap, re-work, deviations, and labor inefficiencies. Monitor and report on inventory levels, ensuring accurate valuation and reconciliation. Quarterly audits the Cycle Count program and ensures appropriate controls are in place. Ensure appropriate controls are in place for the accurate consumption and use of inventory in the production of the companys products. Ensure appropriate valuation of all purchased material or products and can explain monthly purchase price variances. Calculate quarterly the Excess and Obsolete Inventory Reserve. Assist with the Monthly, Quarterly and Annual financial close process performing journal entries, reconciliations, and other month-end duties. Produce and distribute bi-weekly labor Efficiency and Machine Utilization reports. Review, analyze, and report profit margins. Assist in costing for all New Product Development and Cost Out Projects. Provide management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services. Assist in development of the companies costing process, procedures, and systems.

Qualifications
Bachelors degree in accounting, finance or economics required. At least two years experience in cost accounting required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software, as well as accounting software. Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Previous experience working with a Standard Costing system. Can demonstrate an in-depth understanding of Material, Labor & Overhead costing methodology.

Rotochopper is an EOE employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Why Join Our Team:
Competitive wages. Benefits: Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance. We also have an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), paid holidays, paid vacation, a 401k plan with a generous company match and 100% vesting immediately, employer-paid life insurance, employee assistance program, volunteer paid time off, company wellness program, an employee referral program, and bonus eligibility just to name a few. A waiting period for benefits may apply and only full-time employees are eligible. Rotochopper organizes numerous events throughout the year, including employee and customer appreciation events, Demo Days, Rotochopper Family Day, and multiple community involvement events.

At Rotochopper, our expertise lies in crafting sustainable solutions that turn waste materials into high-quality products, including colored mulch, animal bedding, and compost. As a factory-direct, employee-owned company, our unique focus revolves around consistently exceeding our customers expectations. Our dedication extends beyond business to our community in St. Martin and its surrounding areas.

As an employee-owned company, we recognize the value of our people who form the foundation of Rotochopper. Our commitment to this community is unwavering, and we take pride in the contributions of the talented individuals it has provided. Further information is available at www.rotochopper.com.

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