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Sr. Cost Accountant

Minneapolis, MN · Hybrid$80k – $90k
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SR. COST ACCOUNTANT
HYBRID | ONSITE AT JOSTENS’ MINNEAPOLIS HEADQUARTERS 3 DAYS/WEEK
 
ABOUT YOU:
You are a detail-oriented finance professional who have experience supporting manufacturing plants and enjoys turning data into actionable insights. As a Senior Cost Accountant, you will be responsible for supporting manufacturing accounting, inventory valuation, and internal controls at the Montreal facility while also supporting enterprise-wide jewelry materials transaction flow and forecasting activities. You will partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Leadership teams to provide accurate costing analysis, financial insights, and reporting that support strategic and operational decision-making.
 
YOU WILL:
  • Manage cost accounting processes. Develop and maintain cost accounting systems, journal entries, and supporting documentation.
  • Ensure inventory accuracy. Support physical inventory processes and reconcile inventory balances.
  • Analyze cost variances. Prepare and evaluate material, labor, and overhead variances to identify performance drivers.
  • Support plant performance reporting. Partner with plant leadership to provide clear and actionable financial insights.
  • Contribute to planning and forecasting. Participate in annual planning processes and analyze actuals versus forecast.
  • Improve financial reporting efficiency. Support month-end close activities and identify opportunities to streamline reporting processes.
  • Collaborate with functional leaders. Work with operations and department leaders to improve understanding of financial results and support strategic and operational decision-making.
  • Support ad-hoc financial initiatives. Lead or contribute to special projects and reporting requests for leadership.
  • Typical/expected % of overnight travel. Varies
 
YOU HAVE:
  • Education. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. Preferred CPA or CMA certification.
  • Cost Accounting Experience. 5+ years of experience in manufacturing cost accounting or related finance roles.
  • Accounting Knowledge. Strong understanding of US GAAP. Preferred knowledge of IFRS.
  • Manufacturing Finance Expertise. Experience with production costing, modeling, and plant operations.
  • Technical Proficiency. Advanced skills in Excel, Access, and financial modeling tools.
  • Analytical Strength. Ability to analyze complex data and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Project Execution Skills. Ability to plan, organize, and complete projects while meeting deadlines.
  • Communication Skills. Strong interpersonal and communication abilities across all levels of the organization.
  • Time Management. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
LOVE WHERE YOU WORK:
  • We care about your health. We offer competitive healthcare (health, dental, vision, coverage) in addition to voluntary benefits including home and car insurance, pet insurance, flexible spending account, amongst many more.
  • We invest in your future. Our 401K plan has immediate vesting, so you can start saving for retirement right away.
  • We believe in flexibility. We offer a hybrid schedule with on-site work 3 days a week.
  • We want you to unplug when needed. We believe in taking your time off without guilt and offer accrued paid time off and company paid holidays. *For Washington residents, you will receive 13 vacation days, 8 paid sick leave, 11 company paid holidays, and family paid leave. 
  • We care about your development. We support tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service.
  • We believe in pay transparency. The salary range is $80,000 to $90,000 with annual bonus eligibility.
 
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 30, 2026
 
ABOUT US:
Jostens leads the student commemoration market and has been serving local communities for over 125 years. We work with thousands of K-12 schools, colleges, and universities each year, and have the honor of partnering with beloved sports teams and esteemed organizations across the country. Our iconic products — like yearbooks, letter jackets, class jewelry, and championship rings — keep meaningful traditions alive and inspire millions of people to celebrate their unique stories, milestone moments, and biggest accomplishments every year. We have 13 first-class facilities across the globe, from North America to the Caribbean. Watch a short video about us here.
 
ALL ABOUT FINANCE:
Our Finance team combines traditional financial planning, analysis, and accounting with collaborative business decision-making and strategy, directly supporting leadership in Marketing, Sales, Digital & Operations. Team members are expected to analyze data and provide recommendations across our specialized product lines, including Yearbooks, Class Rings, Graduation Products, and Professional Sports. Through the utilization of best-in-class technical software, such as Workday Adaptive Planning, Incorta, SAP BPC, Oracle, Salesforce, & the Microsoft Suite, you will get to play a critical role in determining financial solutions that steer our business. Our Finance team is comprised of several subgroups, including decision support, FP&A, operations, and corporate, but our success is directly related to a culture of cross-team collaboration. Jostens focuses on creating professional and personal development. We can’t wait to show you what our Finance Team has to offer at Jostens!
 
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA):
Jostens is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the position, please reach out to our HR team at [email protected] or (952) 830-3300.
 
Jostens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply. 
 

Company at a glance

Jostens leads the student commemoration market and has been serving local communities for over 125 years. We work with thousands of K-12 schools, colleges and universities each year, and have the honor of partnering with beloved sports teams and esteemed organizations across the country. Our iconic products — like yearbooks, letter jackets, class jewelry and championship rings — keep meaningful traditions alive and inspire millions of people to celebrate their unique stories, milestone moments and biggest accomplishments every year. We have 13 first-class facilities across the globe, from North America to the Caribbean. Watch a short video about us here: https://f.io/HIAsH659

Founded1897
Team Size1,001-5,000 employees
WorkspaceHybrid
IndustryManufacturing
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Websitejostens.com
LinkedInLinkedIn

Top Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Home insurance
  • Car insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • 401k plan
  • Paid time off
  • Company paid holidays
  • Family paid leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Annual bonus

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