Sr. Cost Accountant

Jostens

$80K — $90K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CMA preferred.
  • 5+ years in manufacturing cost accounting or related finance roles.
  • Strong understanding of US GAAP and/or IFRS.
  • Experience in production costing and modeling.
  • Advanced Excel, Access, and financial modeling skills.
  • Strong analytical ability for complex data analysis.
  • Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

  • Manage cost accounting processes and supporting documentation.
  • Ensure inventory accuracy through physical inventory processes.
  • Analyze cost variances focusing on material, labor, and overhead.
  • Support plant performance reporting with actionable insights.
  • Contribute to annual planning and forecast analysis.
  • Improve month-end reporting efficiency and identify streamlining opportunities.
  • Collaborate with functional leaders for enhanced financial understanding.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage (health, dental, vision).
  • 401K plan with immediate vesting benefits.
  • Hybrid work schedule, 3 days on-site per week.
  • Generous paid time off and holidays, including family leave.
  • Tuition reimbursement available after 6 months of service.
Full Job Description
SR. COST ACCOUNTANT

HYBRID | ONSITE AT JOSTENS' MINNEAPOLIS HEADQUARTERS 3 DAYS/WEEK

YOU WILL:
  • Manage cost accounting processes. Develop and maintain cost accounting systems, journal entries, and supporting documentation.
  • Ensure inventory accuracy. Support physical inventory processes and reconcile inventory balances.
  • Analyze cost variances. Prepare and evaluate material, labor, and overhead variances to identify performance drivers.
  • Support plant performance reporting. Partner with plant leadership to provide clear and actionable financial insights.
  • Contribute to planning and forecasting. Participate in annual planning processes and analyze actuals versus forecast.
  • Improve financial reporting efficiency. Support month-end close activities and identify opportunities to streamline reporting processes.
  • Collaborate with functional leaders. Work with operations and department leaders to improve understanding of financial results and support strategic and operational decision-making.
  • Support ad-hoc financial initiatives. Lead or contribute to special projects and reporting requests for leadership.
  • Typical/expected % of overnight travel. Varies


YOU HAVE:
  • Education. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. Preferred CPA or CMA certification.
  • Cost Accounting Experience. 5+ years of experience in manufacturing cost accounting or related finance roles.
  • Accounting Knowledge. Strong understanding of US GAAP and/or IFRS.
  • Manufacturing Finance Expertise. Experience with production costing, modeling, and plant operations.
  • Technical Proficiency. Advanced skills in Excel, Access, and financial modeling tools.
  • Analytical Strength. Ability to analyze complex data and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Project Execution Skills. Ability to plan, organize, and complete projects while meeting deadlines.
  • Communication Skills. Strong interpersonal and communication abilities across all levels of the organization.
  • Time Management. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.


LOVE WHERE YOU WORK:
  • We care about your health. We offer competitive healthcare (health, dental, vision, coverage) in addition to voluntary benefits including home and car insurance, pet insurance, flexible spending account, amongst many more.
  • We invest in your future. Our 401K plan has immediate vesting, so you can start saving for retirement right away.
  • We believe in flexibility. We offer a hybrid schedule with on-site work 3 days a week.
  • We want you to unplug when needed. We believe in taking your time off without guilt and offer accrued paid time off and company paid holidays. *For Washington residents, you will receive 13 vacation days, 8 paid sick leave, 11 company paid holidays, and family paid leave.
  • We care about your development. We support tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service.
  • We believe in pay transparency. The salary range is $80,000 to $90,000 with annual bonus eligibility.


APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 30, 2026

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