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Timberline Manufacturing · 3 weeks ago

Cost Accountant

Marion, IA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Timberline Manufacturing is an employee-owned company specializing in electrical contract manufacturing. The Cost Accountant will maintain accurate product costs, support month-end close, and analyze manufacturing variances to improve profitability and cost control.

ElectronicsManufacturing

Responsibilities

Maintain and update standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead

Analyze and explain purchase price, labor, and overhead variances

Reconcile inventory accounts and support physical inventory and cycle counts

Ensure accuracy of WIP, finished goods, and raw material balances

Review BOMs and routings for costing accuracy in ERP

Prepare cost-related journal entries and account reconciliations

Support monthly close and provide cost reporting to leadership

Assist with inventory reserve analysis (obsolete, slow-moving, excess)

Assist in make-vs-buy and pricing support analysis

Support standard cost rolls throughout the year and budgeting process

Help improve costing methodologies and ERP utilization

Support internal and external audits

Support finance team leadership in providing ad-hoc financial analysis as required

Ensure accounting procedures comply with GAAP and company internal controls

Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

GAAP knowledgeCost accounting principlesAccounting experienceERP utilizationBasic math skillsComputer skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detailProblem solvingTeamworkOrganizational skillsPositive attitude