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ManpowerGroup Assistant Controller in Wahpeton, North Dakota

Assistant Controller

Location: Wahpeton, ND

M-F 8a-5p

Temporary position up to 6 months

Pay range: $30-$35/hr depending on experience

Primary Objectives:

We are seeking a skilled Cost Accountant to join our team. In this role, you will perform essential accounting functions, including inventory management, labor hour maintenance, cost accounting, and month-end close responsibilities.

Major Areas of Accountability:

  • Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.

  • Support the monthly close process.

  • Assess monthly inventory, COGS, and variance analysis.

  • Maintain perpetual inventory and monitor cycle counts.

  • Manage and maintain the standard cost system.

  • Prepare cost quoting for new product sales.

  • Manage general insurances.

  • Review and resolve inaccuracies in daily reporting.

  • Analyze the cost accounting structure to produce quality information for management decisions.

  • Prepare monthly scorecard data and ratios for management.

  • Supervise accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general accounting.

  • Establish and maintain internal controls.

  • Assist with the budgeting/projection process.

  • Serve as a liaison to external auditors.

  • Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field; CPA or CMA preferred.

  • Experience in a manufacturing environment is required.

Requirements for Effective Performance:

  • Ability to assist the Controller with recommendations on system and reporting improvements.

  • Strong financial analysis skills to report to the Controller.

  • Collaboration with key internal customers (e.g., operations) to ensure accurate and meaningful reporting and analysis.

  • Relevant work experience in cost accounting and/or finance.

  • Technical proficiency in account reconciliation, cost analysis, and month-end close responsibilities.

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.

  • Interest in system operations, focusing on data validity and the quality of information produced.

  • Attention to detail and strong problem analysis and resolution skills.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

  • A strong team player with a focus on high-performance teams.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and ERP systems.

Why should you choose Manpower?

  • Free training to upgrade your skills, including a free college tuition program

  • Medical, dental, vision, 401k

  • Weekly pay with direct deposit

  • 24/7 Manpower customer care support

  • Dedicated Career Partner to help you achieve your career goals

  • Voted #1 best places to work by Glassdoor 2021

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ManpowerGroup recognizes the importance of providing an accessible and barrier-free environment. We are committed to creating a welcoming, fair and inclusive environment by offering equal opportunity to access our services. At ManpowerGroup, we are committed to providing accommodations, and will work with you to meet your needs.

Accounting, Wahpeton, temporary

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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