Plant Cost Management Analyst

Weather Shield, now a part of the Pella Family of Brands, is seeking Plant Cost Management Analyst for the Park Falls plant.  This is a full-time onsite position that will be responsible for all manufacturing accounting functions for the Park Falls plant.  This role will work with the Weather Shield Finance team and plant leadership team.  The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of manufacturing cost accounting experience.

As a member of Weather Shield, you will be eligible for company sponsored benefits that include healthcare, dental, vision, 9 paid vacation days, 20 paid vacation days per year, a generous 401(k) plan, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities, and much more.  The starting salary range for this position is $50,000 and increases based on experience.  The total compensation package for this position may also include applicable incentive compensation, such as an annual bonus.  Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, specific work geography, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.  

ESSENTIALDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Compiles and sorts financial information to establish and maintain the standard cost and perpetual inventory systems 
• Responsible for setting standards for raw material cost, labor routings and roll-ups and providing recommendations for cost efficiency 
• Performs a variety of accounting tasks, applying accepted procedures to the preparation and maintenance of accounting records 
•  Is conscious about maintaining records in organized and detailed fashion 
• Works on special projects regarding cost monitoring and estimating 
• Prepares annual budget for manufacturing facility, reviews monthly Actual vs. Budget spending reports and discusses variances with plant manager. 
• Supports plant management.
• Monitors month-end Cycle Counts for inventory
• Maintains Year-End files for Inventory, accompanies Auditor during Perpetual and Non-Perpetual Audits.
•  Monitors non-perpetual inventory for changes to month end quantities, determinations on changing to perpetual status.
•  Monitor inventory to determine if/when Obsolete status changes or IDR’s (Inventory Disposal Requests) are needed.

• Compiles and maintains daily production records at both the plant and corporate level

   

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 

• Technical skills in accounting and accepted accounting principles. 
• The position also requires good interpersonal skills and verbal communications to effectively communicate with co-workers, Auditors, vendors, and customers. 
• JDEdwards and MS Excel knowledge
•  Product knowledge a plus for completing IDR’s and SPR’s (special product request)
   

EDUCATION: A four-year degree in accounting is preferred. 

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 3 years of previous manufacturing experience in cost accounting is preferred. 

COMPUTER SKILLS: The position requires exceptional computer and calculator skills. JDEdwards and AS400 systems are preferred. Must be proficient in MS Excel. Experience in designing and maintaining software systems is helpful. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, keyboards, or keypads. The employee is frequently required to talk, hear, and to reach with hands and arms. Employees must occasionally lift and/or move boxes or products of 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this includes close vision. Job duties will require the employee to walk out onto the shop floor on a regular basis, including navigating stairs. 

EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: 
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by the employee assigned to this position. It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested. All requirements are subject to change over time, and to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability. 
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