Project Cost Accountant

This is a structured hybrid position which requires working in our Owatonna, MN facility: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Wednesdays and Fridays are home office workdays. Therefore, candidates must reside within reasonable commutable distance to the facility.

At Wenger Corporation, our work is driven by M.U.S.I.C. (Motivation, Unity, Success, Innovation, and Customer Commitment) and united by purpose. With over 80 years of passion for performance, we enrich lives by enabling and inspiring great performances through world‑class products and solutions for music education, performing arts, and athletic spaces. Across our family of brands, we are committed to our customers, to each other, and driven by the belief that great performances happen when great people work together.

As a Project Cost Accountant, you will contribute to Wenger Corporation's strategy to provide exceptional customer experience by partnering with manufacturing and project managers to ensure accurate Project, Inventory, and Job valuation. The Project Cost Accountant is responsible for ongoing analysis of project cost, product cost, development of new product cost and margin analysis. The position provides timely and accurate financial guidance and analytics to all levels of management to inform key decision‑making in pursuit of the company's financial and operational objectives.

At a minimum, you'll need:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Minimum of three (3) years of related accounting experience

Cost systems background with understanding of accounting principles

Manufacturing experience/background preferably with a construction organization

Proven strong analytical skills with acute attention to detail and accuracy

Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, multi-task and work independently to complete goals

Demonstrated excellent communication skills with ability to communicate with all levels of the organization

Possess a positive, curious mindset that promotes improvements in operating effectiveness

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of products

It would be great if you also have:

Experience with ERP, MRP or Project Management software

Experience with project accounting

A typical day may include:

Business partner with various areas of the organization to assist in analyzing, summarizing and reporting financial performance to drive decision‑making

Participating in Executive Summary review to ensure accuracy of costing build up

Participating in monthly Cost to Complete (CTC) review meetings and recording resulting changes/adjustments

Investigating project variances timely and defining/implementing immediate corrective actions / risk mitigation efforts

Training and working closely with the Project Management Team on project budgeting, forecasting, tracking of actual expenses and closing out projects

Ensuring known risks, such as commodity cost increases and labor/overhead rate variances, are addressed in project budgets and forecasts

Providing additional assistance on items such as change orders, changes in project scope, etc. to project managers to ensure system and financial transactions are handled completely and correctly

Working closely with tax filing team on sales and use tax accuracy and timeliness on projects

Maintain an accurate standard costing system

Inventory reporting and support of inventory related processes: physical inventory, cycle counting and inventory reserve development and support

Performing monthly closing activities, including preparing necessary journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting analysis, etc., while ensuring accurate and timely completion of the process

Assisting with preparation of forecasts and annual budget

Preparing supporting documentation as needed for annual audits and tax preparation

Assist in monitoring compliance of accounting policies and advise management of needed changes to maintain proper internal controls and accuracy

Participate in helping drive and continuously improve the areas of accounting and reporting

Benefit offerings include:

Paid Time Off

9 Paid Holidays

Generous Profit Sharing

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Spending Accounts - HSA, FSA, DCFSA

Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance

401k Retirement Plan with Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Pay information reflects the anticipated compensation range for this position based on current market data. Individual pay is determined by skills, experience, and other relevant factors.