Project Cost Accountant

Wenger Corporation

. Partner with manufacturing and project managers to ensure accurate Project, Inventory, and Job valuation .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeOwatonna • Minnesota • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project accounting, financial analysis, and cost management within a manufacturing environment. Proficient in budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles and internal controls.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project AccountingCost AnalysisFinancial GuidanceERP Software ExperienceManufacturing Background

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Hard Skills

Cost SystemsAccounting PrinciplesFinancial Performance ReportingJournal EntriesAccount ReconciliationBudgetingForecastingVariance AnalysisInventory ManagementTax Compliance

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving Mindset

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteERP SoftwareMRP SoftwareProject Management Software

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingConstructionCost to CompleteInternal ControlsContinuous Improvement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with manufacturing and project managers to ensure accurate Project, Inventory, and Job valuation
Analyze project cost, product cost, new product cost, and margins
Provide timely and accurate financial guidance and analytics to management for decision-making
Assist organizational areas in analyzing, summarizing, and reporting financial performance
Participate in Executive Summary reviews to ensure costing build-up accuracy
Participate in monthly Cost to Complete (CTC) review meetings and record changes/adjustments
Investigate project variances and define/implement corrective actions and risk mitigation efforts
Train and work closely with the Project Management Team on project budgeting, forecasting, tracking actual expenses, and closing projects
Address commodity cost increases and labor/overhead rate variances in project budgets and forecasts
Assist project managers with change orders and project scope changes
Work with the tax filing team on sales and use tax accuracy and timeliness for projects
Maintain an accurate standard costing system
Report inventory and support physical inventory, cycle counting, and inventory reserve development
Perform monthly closing activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting analysis
Assist with forecasts and annual budgets
Prepare documentation for annual audits and tax preparation
Monitor accounting policy compliance and advise management on internal controls and accuracy
Help drive continuous improvement in accounting and reporting

Requirements

What 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
Candidates must reside within reasonable commutable distance to the Owatonna, MN facility
Experience with ERP, MRP or Project Management software (preferred)
Experience with project accounting (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Hybrid work arrangement with Wednesdays and Fridays as home office workdays