WB Manufacturing, LLC, located in Thorp, WI is a growing company seeking a motivated, experienced Cost Accountant for our operations.  We are a manufacturer of laminated and melamine products for the industrial, educational, commercial, health & fitness markets.

The Cost Accountant will be responsible for the accuracy of financial transactions for inventory, materials, labor, and overhead.  This requires assisting with and completing reporting and analysis for the monthly closing process, providing cost and profitability estimates, supporting the annual budgeting process and developing/verifying product standards in accordance with company policies and procedures.  This position is expected to thoroughly understand the production process and capabilities including a full understanding of our ERP/MRP system.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The job description provides an overview of the job's primary responsibilities which may change over time with or without notice.  The essential functions of this job include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing and posting cost accounting transactions as appropriate.
• Support the preparation and analysis of monthly financial operational reporting. Partner with management and the accounting team to improve plant operations and drive financial results.
• Providing analysis for changes in plant profitability.
• Completing reconciliations of related balance sheet accounts.
• Maintaining, validating and reconciling monthly costing data as assigned.
• Analyzing manufacturing variances and highlighting areas where improvements can be identified.
• Partnering with operations and other departments to identify cost saving opportunities and strategic initiatives which will drive profit improvements.
• Developing and maintaining standard costs for raw materials, subassemblies, supplies, work-in-process, and finished goods.
• Maintaining appropriate documentation for new standards’ development and critical monthly procedures.
• Providing and loading costing inputs for the annual budgeting process and monitoring on a quarterly basis for possible adjustments.
• Maintaining the integrity of the perpetual inventory records including review of transactions for accuracy.
• Developing various manufacturing related financial models and projections in support of all levels of the organization.
• Providing audit support.
• Preparing various government reports as assigned.
• Timely and accurate completion of duties.
• Completing other duties as assigned.