Cost Analyst
About this role
The Cost Analyst will support effective cost accounting processes, systems, and reporting while partnering closely with purchasing, operations, inventory, capital investments, accounts payable, and other key functions. They will also provide financial insight and guidance to improve cost management, strengthen processes, and support overall business performance.
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports, including production and inventory variance analysis.
- Review inventory valuation and reporting to ensure accuracy and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations for inventory, accounts payable, fixed assets, and other accounts.
- Maintain accurate fixed asset records, including additions and disposals, and coordinate periodic verification.
- Monitor machine and aftermarket margins, review costs and bills of materials, and ensure pricing and costing remain accurate.
- Review Engineering Change Notices and assess their impact on costs and margins.
- Maintain effective internal controls over inventory, expenditures, and financial reporting.
- Review ERP processes and costing rules and identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and reporting.
- Assist with forecasting, annual budgeting, and audit activities.
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to support management decision-making.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to improve accuracy, efficiency, and overall financial performance
- A team player enjoys solving problems and implementing solutions.
- A lifelong learner with a passion for continuous improvement.
- Bachelor's degree is required, with a major in Accounting or Finance. CPA a plus.
- 3-5 years of experience in Accounting/Finance or related or a related business function.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems with the ability to adapt to new tools as needed.
- Effective time management skills, able to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in all financial reporting.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
- Healthy work/life balance on a team that collaborates well and truly enjoys working together
- Environment where we promote from within, cross-train and provide ongoing skill development
- Robust benefits package including great health insurance, holiday pay, and employee referral bonuses
- Retirement savings (401k) opportunities
- A hybrid work policy and ample paid time off (PTO)
- Continuing education assistance
- A company dedicated to the local community that gives back through charitable contributions
Pay Range: The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full-time employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location, and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, and certifications
$67,000 - $79,000 per year. This position is eligible for a bonus incentive plan, based on company and/or individual performance.
Company at a glance
Provisur’s legacy of industry-leading brands has manufactured innovative industrial food processing equipment for more than 50 years. Customers use our innovative solutions around the world. Our more than 350 global patents form part of an extensive portfolio of the industry’s most trusted, highest-performing brands.
Provisur joined the Fortifi family of companies in December 2025. As part of Fortifi Food Processing Solutions, Provisur continues to transform the food processing industry with sustainable operational efficiency.
Headquartered in Mokena, Illinois, Provisur provides local support through a global network of sales and service locations. Like all Fortifi companies, we base many of our foremost innovations on what our customers need to enhance product taste and quality, increase throughput, and compete in new and evolving markets. We take the time to support our customers fully and invest in creating progressive solutions that meet their challenges.
Our goal is simple: push the boundaries of technology, application innovation and service to give our customers the most value possible.
We help our customers achieve high performance by offering a portfolio of leading equipment brands across applications, including AM2C®, Beehive®, Cashin®, Formax®, Hoegger® Lutetia®, and Weiler®. Our portfolio also includes our own proprietary technologies and a range of automation and customizing solutions.
Our key solution areas
- Grinding, mixing, forming, coating, cooking, and freezing
- Form pressing, slicing and sliced product handling
- Protein recovery separation technologies
- Defrosting, marinating and cooking tumblers and chambers
To support our global customer base, Provisur has established factories, offices and service support centers in the USA, France, The Netherlands, Switzerland, Brazil, China, and Thailand.
Top Benefits
- Health insurance
- Holiday pay
- Employee referral bonuses
- Retirement savings (401k)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Continuing education assistance
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