Cost Accountant

Rehlko

Kohler, Wisconsin

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Alternative Energy, Bill of Materials (BOM), Budgeting, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Cost Accounting, Cost Analysis, Cost Reporting, Data Entry, Decision Support, Finance, Financial Operations, Financial Planning, Financial Systems, Journal Entries, Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Operational Support, Product Costing, Product Development, Purchasing/Procurement, Revenue/Sales Reporting, SAP, Safety/Work Safety, Spreadsheets, Standard Costing, Standards Development, Sustainability, System Operations, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Analysis, Variance Analysis, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
LOCATION
Kohler, Wisconsin
POSTED
10 days ago
Why Work at Rehlko

Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life.

Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource - energy - that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today's world demands.

Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions - large and small - that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter.

At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization's success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone's responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!

What We Offer

At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Work-life flexibility
  • Recognition and rewards
  • Development and career opportunities
  • A safe and inclusive workplace

Why You Will Love this Job

Under the general supervision of the Manager - Finance Power Systems Operations, this Cost Accountantis responsible for product costing and other financial and accounting control activities within the Power Systems group. This role ensures accurate product cost reporting and cost variance analysis. This Cost Accountant will support operational decision-making and contribute to efficiency improvements across production processes.

Work Mode: Hybrid 3 days on site

Location: N 7650 Lakeshore Road Sheboygan WI

Travel: minimal

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring new or transfer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities:
  • Development and maintenance of standard costs from information supplied by Engineering, Purchasing, Materials and other Manufacturing personnel. This includes coordinating the necessary activities of other departments that need to occur before a standard cost can be calculated, obtaining purchase standards from Purchasing, creating Accounting and Costing views in SAP, and reviewing Bills of Material, routing data and all relevant material master settings for accuracy.
  • Compile information for the monthly and weekly control and analysis of Power Systems Operations spending and performance. Activities include data extraction from SAP, spreadsheet data entry, and Excel worksheet manipulation.
  • Responsible for assigning and maintaining WBS elements for New Product development and miscellaneous business activities.
  • Assist in the monthly accounting close. Activities include processing journal entries, SAP data extraction, and executing SAP reports.
  • Assist in the annual standard costing, budgeting and financial planning process for Power Systems Operations. This includes spreadsheet data entry and Excel worksheet manipulation along with the preparation of supplemental exhibits for the financial plan. Also assist with the analysis of standard cost changes.
  • Provide backup to other technicians and accountants in the department including the Daily Sales & orders report, assembly/distribution of financial books, operations productivity reporting, compliance reports, etc.
  • Conduct other special activities as assigned by the manager.

Requirements
  • Two-year associate degree in accounting or finance or equivalent 3-5 years of experience in the field.
  • Experience SAP and product costing is a plus
  • Account reporting is a plus
  • Strong working knowledge of Excel

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