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Job Title:Project Cost Accountant
Work Type:Work Days: Work Vary: Yes , Shift: Other, Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular
 
Salary Offered:Unspecified
Benefits:401(k) or other retirement, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Holidays, Sick Leave or PTO, Vacation or PTO, Vision Plan
 
Physical Required:Unspecified
Drug Testing Required:Unspecified
Education Required:Bachelor's Degree
Experience Required:Unspecified
 
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Job Location
Corporate Headquarters - Owatonna, MN

Remote Type
Hybrid Travel Percentage
Minimal

Description



This is a Hybrid position which requires weekly work within our Owatonna, MN facility. The hybrid schedule includes a working schedule where you would alternate between working remotely and in the office. Therefore, candidates must reside within reasonable drivable distance to the facility in Owatonna, MN.
Wenger Corporation is a privately held, leading manufacturer of high-quality music education, performing arts and athletic products. Choosing between working for a large or small company can require some unfortunate trade-offs. Wenger Corporation is the sweet spot you didn't believe was possible. As a 550-employee, international market leader, we provide the generous benefits and wellness programs you need, the opportunities for development and advancement you desire, and the corporate growth you rely on. And we by wrap it all in a family-owned, small-company culture where your voice is heard, your name is known, and your impact is felt. Blending the best of big and small companies. That's Wenger Corporation.
Our team is seeking a Project Cost Accountant who is responsible for monitoring the progress of projects and investigating for Owatonna and Syracuse projects, while being a key business partner to the leadership team in Syracuse.
At a minimum you'll need:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
One (1) year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience
Proven strong analytical skills with acute attention to detail and accuracy
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, multi-task and work independently to complete goals
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of products
It'd be great if you also have:
Manufacturing experience/background
Experience with ERP, MRP or Project Management software (Epicor)
Experience with Project accounting
As a Project Cost Accountant, a typical day might include:
Completing project analysis, maintaining project revenue recognition documentation and reporting findings to management
Participating in Go To Market meeting and Executive Summary review to ensure accuracy of costing build up
Participating in monthly Cost to Complete (CTC) review meetings and recording resulting changes/adjustments
Investigating project variances timely and defining/implementing immediate corrective actions / risk mitigation efforts
Training new Project Managers on project budgeting, forecasting, and tracking of actual expenses
Assisting with project setup and verifying budgets and initial forecasts are set up timely and correctly in the ERP System (Epicor)
Working closely with the Project Management Team to maintain project financial forecasts as accurately as possible on an ongoing basis
Working with functional managers to verify forecasted projects' costs have been prepared on a timely basis
Ensuring known risks, such as commodity cost increases and labor/overhead rate variances, are addressed in project budgets and forecasts
Providing additional assistance on items such as change orders, changes in project scope, etc. to project managers to ensure system and financial transactions are handled completely and correctly
Assisting the project team in project close-out procedures
Working closely with tax filing team on sales and use tax accuracy and timeliness on projects
Performing monthly closing activities, including preparing necessary journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting analysis, etc., while ensuring an accurate and timely completion of the process
Assisting with preparation of forecasts and annual budget
Preparing supporting documentation as needed for annual audits and tax preparation
Partnering with the Leadership Team and serving as an Epicor subject matter expert
Benefit offerings include:
Paid Time Off
9 Paid Holidays
Generous Profit Sharing
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Spending Accounts HSA, FSA, DCFSA
Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
Company Paid Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Put your passion to work in an exciting, rewarding industry that inspires innovation today!

Wenger Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

All qualified Candidates are Encouraged to Apply

Refer to ID 78854685 when applying