At Kruger Family Industries, parent company of Penda Corporation and TriEnda Holdings, our passion is to bring great products to life through an exceptional area of thermoformed solutions. We are the North America leader in heavy gauge thermoformed plastics. We are committed to delivering highly engineered, high quality material handling products and automotive accessories that reduce the weight and cost of traditional composite, fiberglass, wood and metal products, making this an opportunity to work in an innovative environment during an exciting growth phase.
SUMMARY
The Senior Cost Accountant is responsible for maintaining and improving the Company’s standard costing processes, supporting manufacturing performance analysis, and ensuring the integrity of cost and inventory data within the ERP system. This role will work closely with Operations, Finance, and Engineering to enhance visibility into product costs, improve costing accuracy, and support decision-making across the business. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong Excel skills, a deep understanding of cost accounting, and experience working within a manufacturing environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Maintain and enhance the Company’s standard cost structure, including machine rates, labor, and material costs
- Analyze and report manufacturing cost variances (e.g., purchase price, labor, overhead, and usage variances)
- Review and update bills of material (BOMs) and routings in collaboration with operations and engineering
- Perform cost roll-ups, cost copy procedures, and support product re-costing initiatives
- Assist in month-end close processes including journal entries, cost of goods sold adjustments, and inventory reconciliations
- Prepare and analyze overhead spending compared to budget and support root-cause analysis of variances
- Lead efforts to improve cost visibility and transparency, including dashboarding and automation of reporting
- Support annual budgeting and forecasting activities, including standard cost updates and projected variance modeling
- Provide auditors and internal stakeholders with inventory and cost-related data as requested
- Partner with the Finance and FP&A teams on cross-functional analysis, ad hoc reporting, and process improvements
- Leverage Excel and NetSuite Planning & Budgeting to support costing models and reporting efficiency
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in cost accounting practices and ERP usage
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in accounting, with at least 3 years in cost accounting
- Prior experience in a manufacturing or product-based environment required
- Experience with NetSuite ERP and/or NetSuite Planning and Budgeting highly preferred
- CPA or CMA certification is a plus, but not required
Skills & Competencies
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, INDEX/MATCH, pivot tables, conditional formatting)
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and standard costing methodology
- Ability to interpret and analyze large data sets and translate them into actionable insights
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments
- High attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset
- Comfortable working in a hybrid financial/operational role
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described in this section are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The majority of time will be spent in the office area; however, the employee will spend time in the production areas.
The production area temperatures can fluctuate significantly based on the time of year. The noise levels can be moderate to high. The use of hearing protection and safety eyewear is required while on production floor. The use of additional specific safety equipment may be required. The noise level in the office is usually quiet. The noise level in production is usually moderate.
***Don't meet every single requirement? KFI is dedicated to building a diverse, well-rounded team and appreciate authentic backgrounds and experiences.. so if you think you'd be a good fit for what you just read, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply anyways! We are always willing to train those who are motivated to learn and you may be just the right candidate for a position with our growing company!***
KFI is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
This is a direct-hire opportunity with KFI. KFI is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 4% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Travel reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?
Ability to Commute:
- Portage, WI 53901 (Required)
Work Location: In person
