We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join our dynamic team in White Bear Township, Minnesota. In this role, you will analyze and manage costs associated with materials, labor, and overhead while ensuring accurate inventory reporting and profitability analysis. This position is ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail and a strong background in cost accounting and manufacturing processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct detailed analysis of material, labor, fixed overhead, and variable overhead costs to identify variances and recommend strategies for improvement.<br>• Investigate profitability changes in products, determine root causes, and develop corrective actions for implementation.<br>• Manage the cost implementation process for new part numbers and ensure company-wide updates of labor and overhead rates.<br>• Perform inventory reviews to identify obsolete parts and ensure accurate reserve amounts while executing disposal procedures.<br>• Collaborate with the production team to manage scrap quantities and establish appropriate disposal or vendor return policies.<br>• Oversee the cycle count program to maintain inventory quantity accuracy and reliability.<br>• Prepare for external audits by analyzing costs using price tests and developing necessary schedules for auditors.<br>• Participate in system updates and enhancements to improve cost accounting processes.<br>• Assist in planning and forecasting by analyzing estimated costs for budgeting and determining make-versus-buy decisions.<br>• Develop and refine policies and procedures to enhance the efficiency of the cost accounting department.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Pricing Analyst to join our services team in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This role requires a strong analytical mindset and a passion for uncovering actionable insights from financial and market data. The ideal candidate will play a key role in shaping pricing strategies and supporting decision-making through data-driven solutions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze internal and external data to identify trends and opportunities that enhance strategic rate setting and pricing processes.<br>• Provide support for existing and new data models by validating inputs and conducting detailed analyses.<br>• Create competitive intelligence reports and present findings using clear data visualizations.<br>• Examine historical financial data to develop pricing strategies tailored to specific practice areas and methodologies.<br>• Gather information on key project components to address client pricing requirements and requests.<br>• Assist in the collection and validation of internal data for competitive intelligence and survey reporting.<br>• Contribute to the development of tools, templates, and procedures designed to improve pricing workflows across the organization.<br>• Collaborate with external vendors to confirm and validate data while evaluating investment decisions.<br>• Conduct research and benchmarking on legal pricing trends across various markets and practice areas.<br>• Monitor and report on industry-wide rate trends to inform strategic decision-making.
