Cost Accountant

About this role

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.   

Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!  

Job Description:  

Are you passionate about turning data into actionable insights? As a key member of our finance team, you'll apply principles of cost accounting to conduct studies and analysis providing detailed cost information required to set manufacturing standards, report performance against those standards, and generally develop improved accuracy of production transactions and inventory valuation. 

AS A   CO ST ACCUNTANT , YOU WILL:  

• Support cost and management accounting including, but not limited to, project accounting, financial reporting and analysis, month-end financial closing, and audit  

• Leverage a robust investigative mindset and work through efficiency improvements and opportunities as they present  

• Manage preparation and execution of annual standards and monthly statistical cost rolls  

• Review and approve Make, Buy, and OSP workflows ensuring that they are   accurate   and reflect the correct process  

• Analyze the purchase price variance in the general ledger  

• Audit cycle count activity, selection of items to be counted, recount decisions, research of discrepancies, and report on progress towards making improvements for greater accuracy and coverage  

• Reconcile inventory reports for internal and bank use  

• Assist   in preparation of inventory reports and charts for executive management  

• Perform monthly closing activities including preparation of journal entries and explaining variances  

• Assist   in the development of procedures and controls associated with cost accounting  

• Ensure Oracle system integrity and accuracy of general ledger and cost accounting data  

• Work with other departments on projects related to item costs  

• Maintain the monthly actual vs budget reporting to operations management  

REQUIRED   EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:  

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance   and   3 – 5+ years of experience in cost accounting  

• Proficiency   with ERP systems, such as Oracle  

• Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment is preferred  

• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills  

• Strong problem solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills  

• Attention to detail  

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment  

Collaboration First Hybrid Work Arrangements:  

This role is hybrid eligible with the requirement to be in office at least three days per week. Colleagues are expected to  demonstrate  a collaboration first mindset, which is the understanding that teams will work together in- person  and colleagues should be flexible to adjust their hybrid days based on business needs. You will have an opportunity to work with your team and leader to  determine  when you should be in  office  to drive meaningful connections and to best serve our customers.  

Why Work in the Greater Milwaukee Area      

Cudahy is a quaint community   located   in Milwaukee County, where clean neighborhoods mingle with acres of parkland, major transportation access, and big-city attractions all within an arm's reach, with a small-town feel. Cudahy has six county parks and   823 acres   of parkland, seasonal farmers markets in front of City Hall, and   miles of beautiful   L ake   Michigan   shoreline. With lots of community involvement, the city has many family-friendly events throughout the year.        

The area is home to several major league sports teams, including the Milwaukee Bucks and Milwaukee Brewers, with Lambeau Field, home   of   the Green Bay Packers, just 2 hours away!        

Traveling in and out of the area is also a breeze! General Mitchell International Airport is just minutes away, with Chicago O’Hare International Airport just a little over an hour away.      

About   Our Location      

The 150-year history of the Vilter brand tells a rich story of perseverance and drive to cultivate continuous innovation within the industrial refrigeration and gas compression industries. We offer the latest products and solutions for industrial refrigerators and oil and gas compression.   Approximately   300   employees work in Cudahy, who all support a multitude of business functions. With the blend of businesses and functions represented under   this one   roof, there are many opportunities for advancement within the Cudahy location.      

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Our Commitment to Our People  

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.  

Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leade

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