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Mativ · 1 week ago

Analyst-Cost Accounting

Stevens Point, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. They are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Cost Analyst to drive plant performance through accurate product costing, inventory management, and insightful operational analysis.

Industrial EngineeringManufacturingSupply Chain Management

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform standard cost development and maintenance for the plant, partnering with Operations to ensure accuracy of bills of material (BOMs), routings, and machine/labor rates

Oversee inventory accuracy in collaboration with Inventory Control personnel while following the cycle counting process, analyzing variances, and recommending corrective actions

Support month-end close activities related to inventory and manufacturing costs, including journal entries, job order reviews, and reconciliation of cost variances

Deliver meaningful cost and operational analysis to identify cost drivers, enhance margins, and support data-driven decision-making

Assist in budget and forecast cycles, providing detailed insights into manufacturing costs, volume trends, and resource utilization

Prepare and distribute monthly reporting, highlighting key performance indicators (KPIs), variance explanations, and cost efficiency metrics for use in plant leadership reviews

Support cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives, performing ROI and cost-benefit analyses and tracking progress against savings goals

Qualification

Cost accounting experienceStandard costing knowledgeERP systems proficiencyAdvanced Excel proficiencyLean manufacturing experienceVariance analysis knowledgeBudgetingForecastingCommunication skillsAttention to detailCollaborative mindset

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

1-3 years of cost accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment

Strong working knowledge of standard costing, job costing, and inventory valuation methods

Proven experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or similar)

Advanced Excel proficiency (e.g., XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, PivotTables, charts, and dashboards)

Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data and translate it into actionable insights

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial audiences

Preferred

Experience supporting lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement initiatives

Working knowledge of cost modeling, variance analysis, and performance benchmarking

Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and capital expenditure planning

CPA or CMA certification (or progress toward certification) is a plus

Benefits

Our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, competitive in the marketplace, and affordable.

Company

Mativ

Mativ provides critical components and engineered solutions to businesses.

Founded in 2022

Alpharetta, Georgia, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://mativ.com

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