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Federal Mfg

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Staff Accountant

Federal Mfg · Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, United States

Full-timeOn site5-10 yrs$85k–$95kListed as no visa sponsorship
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In short

The Staff Accountant will manage cost accounting, financial reporting, and monthly closing processes while supporting the Controller with internal controls and operating plans. This role also involves analyzing manufacturing variances, maintaining fixed assets, and improving financial processes through technology.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

Cost accountingFinancial reportingData analyticsMS Power BIMS CopilotGeneral ledgerExcel pivot tablesInternal controls

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Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in finance or accounting and at least five years of experience in a cost accounting or manufacturing environment. Proficiency in Excel, database management, and strong analytical skills are required, with a CMA designation preferred.

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Questions about this role

Is this Federal Mfg role remote?
Tagged on site.
What does it pay?
The posting lists $85,000–$95,000 a year.
Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 5-10 years.

The posting, in full

Join ProMach and shine. Whether you're creative, strategic, persuasive, or mechanically inclined, there’s a place for you here. Be a problem-solver, a closer, a futurist - whatever drives you. At ProMach, you'll be challenged and rewarded as you help improve packaging performance and shape the future of automation. And we’ll be proud to have you on the journey.

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Join ProMach and shine. Whether you're creative, strategic, persuasive, or mechanically inclined, there’s a place for you here. Be a problem-solver, a closer, a futurist - whatever drives you.

At ProMach, you'll be challenged and rewarded as you help improve packaging performance and shape the future of automation. And we’ll be proud to have you on the journey.

Do we have your attention? Keep reading.

The Manufacturing Accountant will participate in all financial matters of the Company. S/he will play a key role in monthly closings and reporting key sales, cost and profitability measures to the Company’s Senior leadership team. In addition, working with the Controller, the position will participate in designing financial controls and policies, cash forecasts, helping to manage the annual audit process and developing operating plans to meet Company growth and profitability goals. The position will have exposure to many administrative functions of the business including working with our IT Partner, implementing Cyber Security Initiatives, and reviewing Capital Expenditures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Leadership

  • Responsible for cost management including review and process upgrade to current installed system (SAGE 100 ERP & Scanco systems).
  • Maintaining work center labor and overhead rates.
  • Maintaining Fixed Assets
  • Preparation of Business Insurance Documents
  • Preparation of Censuses for Mfg and Cyber Security
  • Improve summarization and understanding of root cause behind variance information.
  • Support month-end close process, journal entries, account reconciliations, financial write-ups & reporting as well as Budget, Forecast, and other reporting.
  • Maintaining accuracy of sales, cost, order and backlog database (via download through Access to Excel pivot table environment).
  • Maintain accurate physical inventories counts and values by implementing a cycle count program.
  • Analyze AP/AR/Labor processes to gain efficiency via process improvement and/or use of bolt-on Software

In addition, working with the Controller, the position will participate in:

  • Developing internal controls and fiscal policies
  • Building annual operating plans & forecast updates to meet Company growth and profitability goals
  • Maintaining cash reporting & cash forecasts
  • Managing the annual audit process

Report to: Controller

Direct Reports: None

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Aptitudes

  • Financial reporting and data analytics using MS Power BI, MS Copilot, etc
  • Strong understanding of how cost systems work, maintenance required and ability to adapt information needs to system capabilities.
  • Strong grounding in basic close procedures and disciplines necessary to maintain a highly reliable general ledger.
  • Affinity for using technology to manage large data sets, especially using Excel Pivot table functionality.
  • Desire to develop Controllership capabilities.
  • A continuous improvement focus.
  • Enjoy working in a small company environment.

Fosters Collaboration

  • Builds and maintains internal and external relationships that foster collaboration
  • Supports a culture of teamwork throughout the organization
  • Communicates effectively

Demonstrates Character

  • Operates from a clear sense of well-developed values and standards
  • Rolls up his/her sleeves and is flexible in duties to match organization’s needs
  • Self-motivated with a desire to learn and attention to detail

Required Experience

The ideal candidate will be a results-oriented financial professional with a minimum of five years of experience in a cost accounting environment or cost accounting and/or accounting roles with relevant exposure to cost systems. They have played a significant role in the monthly financial close process. Exposure to financial leadership in a small to middle-market company or relevant-sized division. Experience in manufacturing will be a requirement.

They will possess strong analytical and quantitative skills, as well as skills working with database information especially in Excel, MS Power BI, or similar tools. Having reworked or designed AP/AR processes to improve efficiency is desirable. Proven success in a private, dynamic, and growing company is a plus.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and show a desire to develop their leadership skills within the Company. S/he will have both the desire and the capabilities to be fully engaged with the Controller and the Management Team.

Strong academic credentials, including a bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, are required, and a CMA is preferred. This person will possess traits that align with Pride’s culture, positioning him/herself within the Company as a partner into the future. The highest ethical standards are assumed.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

  • Ability to work in an office environment
  • The duties of this position require spending some time in the company’s manufacturing operation that require the use of personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, safety glasses.

Education/Training

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting is required.

Other Requirements

  • Legally permitted to work in the United States
  • Computer proficiency to work with Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Written and verbal communication skills effective in communicating both internally and externally in a professional manner.
  • Be able to carry out other duties or responsibilities as may be assigned or required.

What’s in it for you?

There's no monopoly on innovative ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people are happy and choose to build a career.

In addition to growth opportunities, as a ProMach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. Total compensation includes your salary, comprehensive medical/dental programs, as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, and a retirement savings plan with a company match. And because we understand the importance of feeling protected, there is no waiting period for benefits – you are eligible on your first day of employment!

Please note that the pay ranges listed on external job boards, outside our posting details, do not accurately reflect our internal compensation ranges.

Pro Mach, Inc. was named to the Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities.

We have the rewards, opportunities, and the market strength of a large organization combined with the entrepreneurial culture of a small, fast-paced company. You will enjoy the benefits of working with a growing company that competes globally, with the personal touch and feel of a smaller company where you can make an impact every day.

ProMach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pro Mach uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. Pro Mach is a drug-free workplace.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Please note that the pay ranges listed on external job boards, outside our posting details, do not accurately reflect our internal compensation ranges.

Base Salary Range (annual): $85,000 - $95,000

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