Cost Accountant

We are Proud to be SJE!

At SJE
, we are more than a company — we are a family of brands with a shared vision and mission to provide industry-leading, innovative, and reliable control and monitoring solutions that improve efficiencies, protect the environment, and deliver dependable solutions to our valued customers. We are looking for a Project & Cost Accountant to support our Engineered and Pump Divisions. This position may work in our Detroit Lakes, MN, Plymouth, MN, Madison, WI, Largo, FL, Randolph, MA, Vacaville, CA, Hoover, AL or Ashland, OH location or with the proper experience be fully remote.

As our Project & Cost Accountant
, you will play a vital role in supporting our Engineered and Pump Divisions by managing inventory, overseeing accounting practices, maintaining accounting records and preparing financial reports. Your responsibilities will encompass general accounting, cost accounting and budgetary controls. You will appraise operating results in terms of costs, budgets, policies of operations, trends, and increased profit opportunities. You will partner with Plant Managers to conduct detailed cost analysis for manufacturing processes, identify cost saving opportunities, and recommend improvements.

This will involve reviewing transactions, revenues, variances, costs, and inventory. Your tasks will encompass the preparation, comprehension, and evaluation of the financial statements pertaining to our Engineered locations, with a primary focus on ensuring adherence to GAAP and ASC 606. You will analyze monthly project accounting metrics (including percentage of completion) to explain the status of project financial position, including profitability and margin.

To succeed in this role, you must have experience with:

• Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment and be familiar with cost of completion project accounting
• Navigating ERP software and understanding cost analysis
• A strong sense of urgency, operations orientation, and a proven ability to partner with operating teams to drive and monitor performance and develop strategic and tactical plans

A 4-year degree in Accounting or Finance is desired, as is 1-2 years of experience.

When you are considering a new job, it is normal to have a ton of questions. Here are a few questions we are asked all the time.

• What is your Paid Time Off and holiday policy? Up to 120 hours of Paid Time Off in your first year plus 8 paid holidays.
• What is the starting wage? The starting salary for this position will depend on location and experience. The salary range is $65,000 - $90,000/year.
• What benefits do you offer? We offer a robust benefits package including health, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance as well as dental and vision programs you need to take care of your family, along with other benefit options. Check out our full benefits package!
• What is my commute? This position can work out of any of our US based SJE locations and may be able to work remotely.  to see a list of locations.

We will answer more of your questions during the first interview. Expect to hear about the next steps if you meet the job requirements.

Why Work With Us
At SJE, we believe in empowering our employees to grow professionally while making a real impact. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a collaborative culture that encourages creativity and problem-solving. Join us and become a part of something bigger. Join a company where you’re not just working—you’re building a legacy!

Learn more and apply online at  SJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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