Senior Cost Accountant

• We are proud to be the only company covering the spectrum of residential storage
• and organization needs, from high-end, dealer-supplied custom solutions to
• do-it-yourself storage systems available online and in retail stores. Our
• organization systems are marketed under the Inspired Closets, ORG Home, Gorgeous
• Garage, ProClosets, EasyClosets, EasyGarage, Easy Track, and Garage Essentials
• brand names.

• The Stow Company is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Sr. Cost
• Accountant located in Holland, MI.  We are the country’s premier source for
• custom closets and organizational solutions; designed, custom-cut, and shipped
• directly to our clients.

Primary Purpose of Position

• The Sr. Cost Accountant will support the financial performance of manufacturing
• operations through detailed cost analysis, profitability reporting, and business
• partnering with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain. This position is
• responsible for analyzing manufacturing costs, identifying trends and variances,
• maintaining account reconciliations, and providing actionable insights that
• improve profitability and operational efficiency. The Sr. Cost Accountant will
• participate in new product costing initiatives, support capital investment
• analysis, and assist with cost reduction and continuous improvement efforts.
• This role reports directly to the Sr. Finance Manager and supports operations at
• the Holland, MI and Nampa, ID facilities.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing costs and operational performance, identify key

drivers, and recommend opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency.

• Prepare monthly cost, margin, and profitability analyses for management

review.

• Analyze product and customer profitability and communicate findings to

Finance and Executive Team.

• Review material, labor, and overhead variances (i.e. purchase price, material

• usage, overhead spending, overhead absorption variances), research root
• causes, and recommend corrective actions.

• Prepare cost-related general ledger account reconciliations and investigate

reconciling items.

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes through timely

account reconciliations and financial analysis.

• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to evaluate

manufacturing processes and identify cost-saving opportunities.

• Participate in new product development and stage-gate processes through cost

analysis, financial evaluation, and system compliance testing.

• Analyze capital expenditure requests and assist in evaluating return on

investment and financial impact.

• Provide limited support for budgeting and forecasting activities through cost

assumptions, trend analysis, and financial insights.

• Monitor key manufacturing performance metrics and communicate significant

trends, risks, and opportunities.

• Develop financial models and analytical tools that improve business

decision-making.

• Assist in evaluating pricing strategies, product introductions, and

operational initiatives.

• Prepare ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to support strategic and

operational objectives.

• Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and

analytical capabilities.

Other Responsibilities

• Clearly communicate financial results and cost concepts to non-financial

stakeholders.

• Assist with internal and external audit requests as needed.
• Support compliance with company policies, internal controls, and generally

accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

• Make sound, timely, and fact-based recommendations.
• Work effectively with team members at all levels of the company in a positive

and professional manner.

• Maintain the confidentiality of financial and operational information.
• Represent the company in a professional and ethical manner consistent with

its mission, values, and goals.

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Lives Company values on a daily basis.
• Poses no direct threat to the health or safety of themselves, of others, or

• to property. Defined as a significant risk of substantial harm that cannot be
• eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by reasonable accommodation.

• Requires regular attendance to perform essential elements as contained herein

between the assigned start and end times for work.

• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department,

• the Corporation and the community; and maintains the professional competence,
• knowledge and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all

assigned responsibilities

• The Stow Company may temporarily assign any team member with duties outside of
• their normal responsibilities.  Such assignments may be warranted due to a
• variety of specific requirements, conditions and/or the capabilities of
• available personnel.  Management will determine the nature and duration of those
• assignments.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Education & Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline

required.

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of accounting or finance experience within a

manufacturing environment.

• Experience with standard costing and manufacturing financial analysis

required.

• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles, financial reporting, and

profitability analysis.

• Experience preparing account reconciliations and supporting monthly financial

close activities.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required; SAP or comparable ERP experience

preferred.

Certifications/Licenses/Registrations

• Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong business partnering and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced

environment.

• Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset and commitment to

driving results.

• Ability to identify trends, interpret complex financial information, and

provide actionable recommendations.

• Interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with individuals both

internally and externally to The Stow Company

• Must have excellent customer service skills; including strong written and

verbal communication skills

• Must have the ability to interface with all levels of personnel in an office

and a manufacturing environment

• Ability to take the initiative and work well independently with little

supervision, and as part of a team

• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Sitting at workstation approximately 90 percent of work time
• Standing and walking approximately 10 percent of work time
• Must be able to travel between plant and office locations
• Ability to work overtime or occasionally on weekends with short notice
• Typical office environment with shelves overhead and above work surfaces
• Manufacturing environment with multiple machinery and moving parts