Job DescriptionLocation: Mankato (4 days onsite, Friday remote)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, flexible hours (approx. 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
Compensation: $80,000-$95,000 + 5% BonusWe are seeking a hands-on
Manufacturing Cost Analyst to support cost tracking, inventory accuracy, and financial analysis within a dynamic production environment. This role is highly collaborative, working closely with operations, engineering, and plant leadership to understand how products are manufactured and to analyze the difference between expected and actual costs.
Key Responsibilities: - Analyze production cost variances (materials, labor, overhead) and investigate differences between expected and actual costs
- Monitor and maintain inventory accuracy, including support for cycle counts and inventory reporting
- Partner with production, engineering, and plant leadership to understand manufacturing activity and improve cost efficiency
- Support month-end close, including cost analysis, journal entries, and reconciliations
- Review and maintain bill of materials (BOMs) and assist with standard cost updates
- Identify and implement process improvements related to costing and inventory
Requirements: - 3+ years of accounting, finance, or cost analysis experience
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of inventory, product costing, and variance analysis
- Experience working with an ERP system
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, data analysis)
- Strong analytical skills and ability to work cross-functionally
- #SMNCareers
If you have any questions or interest about the Manufacturing Cost Analyst job, call/text 952-818-3275 or apply now!A comprehensive benefits package supports employees' health, financial wellness, and professional growth. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with life and disability insurance for added financial protection. Employees can plan for the future with a Health Savings Account (HSA) and 401(k), while an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP) provides additional support. Opportunities for tuition reimbursement, continuing education, and career development encourage growth, while community volunteering options and a generous paid time off plan promote a healthy work life balance.
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As an equal-opportunity employer (EOE), Doherty Staffing Solutions welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!
Job DescriptionLocation: Mankato (4 days onsite, Friday remote)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, flexible hours (approx. 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
Compensation: $80,000-$95,000 + 5% BonusWe are seeking a hands-on
Manufacturing Cost Analyst to support cost tracking, inventory accuracy, and financial analysis within a dynamic production environment. This role is highly collaborative, working closely with operations, engineering, and plant leadership to understand how products are manufactured and to analyze the difference between expected and actual costs.
Key Responsibilities: - Analyze production cost variances (materials, labor, overhead) and investigate differences between expected and actual costs
- Monitor and maintain inventory accuracy, including support for cycle counts and inventory reporting
- Partner with production, engineering, and plant leadership to understand manufacturing activity and improve cost efficiency
- Support month-end close, including cost analysis, journal entries, and reconciliations
- Review and maintain bill of materials (BOMs) and assist with standard cost updates
- Identify and implement process improvements related to costing and inventory
Requirements: - 3+ years of accounting, finance, or cost analysis experience
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of inventory, product costing, and variance analysis
- Experience working with an ERP system
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, data analysis)
- Strong analytical skills and ability to work cross-functionally
- #SMNCareers
If you have any questions or interest about the Manufacturing Cost Analyst job, call/text 952-818-3275 or apply now!A comprehensive benefits package supports employees' health, financial wellness, and professional growth. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with life and disability insurance for added financial protection. Employees can plan for the future with a Health Savings Account (HSA) and 401(k), while an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP) provides additional support. Opportunities for tuition reimbursement, continuing education, and career development encourage growth, while community volunteering options and a generous paid time off plan promote a healthy work life balance.
Download the Doherty Jobs mobile app! | www.doherty.com/app
Reviews 4 Us. Rewards 4 You! | www.doherty.com/review
As an equal-opportunity employer (EOE), Doherty Staffing Solutions welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!
