New Leader Manufacturing · 14 hours ago
Cost Analyst
Cedar Rapids, IA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expNew Leader Manufacturing is seeking a Cost Analyst to support various operations and accounting activities with a focus on job costing. The role involves establishing routing times and costs for products, performing month-end activities for the accounting team, and optimizing manufacturing processes through collaboration with engineering and production staff.
Industrial ManufacturingMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Establishes routing times and costs for all products by applying knowledge of processes involved in the production of the company's products and provides cost estimates throughout the entire manufacturing process as needed
Performs month-end activities to support the close cycle of the Accounting team including: costing journal entries, inventory reconciliations, and costing/expense reports
Approaches manufacturing processes with a continuous-improvement mindset, and works with the Engineering team and production operators to optimize efficiency. Presence on the production floor and engagement with production staff is imperative
Support with ad hoc routing, costing, and pricing requests
Reviews initial part and unit roll-up costs for discrepancies; provides detailed analysis on any and all issues discovered; identifies, resolves, and communicates issue resolutions to all affected departments
Analyzes cost reports and costing audits. Examines and reviews unusual cost records to ensure cost data is collected and reported accurately
Maintain inventory locations in JDE system and keep the location map updated to reflect reality on the floor
Reconciles and adjusts the monthly cost of sales figures by analyzing material, labor, overhead, and research and development. Also reviews and reports monthly PPV and Work Order variances
Performs regular reviews of excess and obsolete inventory
Demonstrates a good attendance record; is aware of the impact that missing work will have on the customer as well as co-workers
Completes goals/projects on time or ahead of schedule
Responds to work assignments and requests by being cooperative and available
Follows through and meets commitments
Available as a resource to subordinates and/or peers
Follows safety procedures, protocols, policies, and adheres to all SAFESTART concepts, and acts when others are not holding themselves accountable
Leads by example and takes ownership in everything you do and or say
If you see something, say something and follow through until it's right
Treats others with respect and kindness
Isn’t complacent. Seizes opportunities to learn by participating in activities to increase understanding
Asks "why", is open-minded, and challenges the status quo
Leads and supports changes for the sake of improvement
Seeks new perspectives from all available sources to challenge your own, and brings them into your decision making process
Involves all stakeholders in making decisions. Is open to input from all sources
Considers long and short-term outcomes when making decisions
Is fearless
Readily admits mistakes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Analytics with a preferred minimum of two (2) years of experience in accounting or finance with a manufacturing organization
Must have excellent computer skills including knowledge of ERP systems (JDE Preferred), reporting packages, and a high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)
Must have the ability to understand manufacturing production processes and the related application to costing products
Must have a willingness to learn department JDE system processes and their impact on product costing and accounting costing records
Act in a highly responsive manner to managements requests, be passionate about accuracy in your work and maintain a hands-on attitude by helping the plant/operations management and employees understand how to be more efficient and productive in their work
Preferred
A good understanding of manufacturing processes is preferred
Company
New Leader Manufacturing
New Leader Manufacturing specializes in providing machinery and equipment solutions for agriculture and farming industries.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.09MKey Investors
Iowa Economic Development Authority
2022-03-03Grant· $0.09M
Leadership Team
John Rathjen
Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships and Global Operations
Matthew Miner
Director of Strategic Partnerships
Recent News
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