Senior Cost Accountant
Location: Decorah, IA
Job Type: full-time
Company: Gemini, Inc
Salary: 75000.00 To 105000.00 (USD) Annually
Category: Professional
Job Description Apply Now
Gemini, Inc is looking for an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to join our team in one of these four locations: Taylor, TX; Las Colinas, TX; Decorah, IA; Cannon Falls, MN. This position is responsible for supporting the goals and visions of the company while being responsible for the daily performance and costing processes of the Finance Department. This role is responsible for maintaining the integrity of product costing, inventory valuation, and manufacturing financial reporting. You will be a key business partner to operations by providing meaningful cost analysis, identifying opportunities for margin improvement, and supporting strategic decision-making working closely with plant leadership, supply chain, engineering, and finance teams to ensure accurate product costing and inventory controls while driving continuous process improvements.
Wage Range: USD $ 75,000 - $105,000 per year
Location: Taylor, TX; Las Colinas, TX; Decorah, IA; Cannon Falls, MN
Type: Full Time – Hybrid (Onsite minimum 3 days per week)
Schedule: 5/8 hours (Monday through Friday)
Travel: 25% or less
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain cost accounting systems to track expenses, labor, materials, and
overhead.
- Calculate and allocate costs to products, services, and projects, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
- Analyze cost data and identify variances or trends that may impact the company's profitability.
- Support the identification and implementation of cost-saving initiatives and process improvements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide insights for decision-making.
- Support annual physical inventories and cycle count programs.
- Review inventory reserves and recommend adjustments as necessary.
- Assist in the preparation of financial reports, including cost reports and statements.
- Participate in the budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Partner with Finance, Production and Supply Chain in reporting and costing activities.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accounting principles.
- Assist with year-end audits and other financial assessments.
Manufacturing Partnership
- Partner with plant managers and operational leaders to understand cost drivers.
- Provide financial support for continuous improvement initiatives.
- Participate in new product costing and quoting activities.
- Monitor key manufacturing performance indicators.
Systems and Process Improvement
- Lead efforts to improve costing methodologies and reporting processes.
- Support ERP enhancements and costing system improvements.
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures.
- Utilize reporting tools such as Power BI, Excel, and ERP reporting capabilities.
- Drive automation opportunities within cost accounting processes.
Qualifications – Skills and Abilities
- Proven experience in cost accounting in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Up to 25% travel
Qualifications – Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 8-12 years of costing experience.
- Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, Power Query, and financial modeling.
- Experience in a mid-sized or complex organization
- Experience with ERP systems and process improvement initiatives
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
- Position typically operates in a professional office environment.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activites may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
The actual title and individual compensation packages are dependent upon various factors unique to each candidate including skillset, training, transferable skills, work experience, qualifications, business needs, market demands, and other job-related reasons. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role is eligible for other benefits.
How we show we care
- Low cost health insurance premiums
- 4% retirement match with Profit sharing
- Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday, Parental, Volunteer, and Sick)
- Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Use of Company owned Resort in Hayward, WI
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
About Us
As a leader in the signage manufacturing industry, Gemini, Inc. has been providing stability to our employees since 1963. We know what it means to be human, and we strive to make sure our employees feel valued. Due to our incredible family of employees, we have grown substantially and are looking to grow our team further with like-minded individuals that share in our company values: Customer Commitment, Teamwork, Respect, Diversity, Stability, Stewardship. At the heart of our work is a simple but powerful vision: Successful Partners. Engaged People. Thriving Communities. This vision guides how we show up every day for our customers, for one another, and for the communities we call home.
- We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
- Gemini will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. For additional assistance email: or call (507) 263-3957 and ask for the Human Resources Representative assigned to the location of interest.
- Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.
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