Senior Cost Accountant

Job Description:

DPP is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant for a full-time position with our client in Cresco, IA.

About the Company

Our client is a leading manufacturer of premium aluminum trailers, producing thousands annually in its Iowa facilities. With over 310,000 square feet of operations and a workforce of more than 400 employees, they deliver high-quality trailers through a network of over 100 dealers across the United States and Canada. Their product lines include equine, livestock, recreational, cargo, and car trailers. They also specialize in crafting customized specialty trailers for business applications such as mobile medical units, command centers, and event marketing. They are known as the Official Trailer of NASCAR, recognized for its expertise in race car transporters.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role at their Cresco, IA location. You will be responsible for preparing and analyzing financial statements, managing cost accounting processes, reconciling accounts, and maintaining accurate financial data. Responsibilities include performing journal entries, developing and monitoring budgets, analyzing cost data to support financial decision-making, and providing recommendations for cost control and efficiency improvements. Strong focus on navigating custom code in the system and identifying process improvements and opportunities for automation. Currently 50 of the custom reports are pulled manually and the goal is for you to automate these processes – addressing the heavy reliance on manual processes and non-automated reporting. There will be heavy utilization and optimization of Epicor as the ERP since current updates to the system can’t be used because of the over-reliance on manual processes.

Required Experience, Skills and Qualifications

Proficient in Cost Accounting with the ability to analyze and manage cost structures
Strong experience is manufacturing Cost Accounting
Strong experience in True Cost Accounting in manufacturing utilizing Epicor as the ERP
Experience navigating systems
Experience in automating processes
Experienced in preparing and interpreting Financial Statements
Strong Analytical Skills to identify trends and develop actionable financial insights
Knowledge and experience in Journal Entries and general accounting practices
Solid understanding of Finance to support decision-making and budgeting
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

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Authorized US Worker - US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time. EOE/AA/V/D

DP Professionals (DPP) is a premier, full-service staffing and recruiting firm that specializes in the placement of highly qualified knowledge workers in both contingent and direct hire opportunities. Located in "famously hot" Columbia, SC, DPP is a certified Woman-owned Small Business Enterprise (WBE and WOSB) with more than 25 years in the staffing industry.

Job Ident #: 26-00443

Company Details

DP Professionals

3741 Landmark Drive
Suite 200
Columbia, South Carolina 29204 USA
www.dppit.com/

DPP® specializes in placing highly qualified information technology professionals in both contingent and direct hire opportunities in private industries such as healthcare, insurance, banking, utilities, energy, manufacturing, federal and state government...

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Job Info

Location

Cresco, Iowa, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

DP Professionals

3741 Landmark Drive
Suite 200
Columbia, South Carolina 29204 USA
www.dppit.com/