Manufacturing

We bring a competitive advantage to our manufacturing clients through our extensive industry experience.

Minnesota Manufacturing Accounting Services.

As you push your shop floor to run faster, leaner and more efficiently, you need people who can help you apply the same principles to your business office. In today’s competitive environment, manufacturers need to have good systems in place to monitor and control all phases of their operations. How can we help your manufacturing business plan for the future?

We work with approximately 100 Minnesota manufacturing companies helping them grow with accounting and consulting solutions.

We understand the industry and what keeps you up at night

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Staying in Compliance with laws & regulations

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Cash flow & Forecasting

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Inventory Cost

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Maximizing Profit Margins

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Labor Issues

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Shortage on Materials & Parts

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Planning for growth & expansion

specialized manufacturing industry services

401(k) and 403(b) Plan Audits
Job Costing & Burden Rates
Retirement Plan Consulting
Bookkeeping & Payroll
Business Valuation
Projections & Financial Analysis
Technology Consulting

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Why Manufacturing Clients Choose Us

“Smith Schafer is always looking out for our best interest, and we have developed a very trusting and personal relationship. They are patient and forthcoming when dealing with my questions or concerns. Smith Schafer is a solid choice for our company.”

– Novak Hydraulics & Machining

“The interactions I have had personally with Smith Schafer professionals have always been fantastic and other employees within my company have had the same experience.”

– LitinPak

“We have been looking for an accountant that could understand what we do. We found them!”

– Trax Automation

“Trusting relationship. Smith Schafer understands the needs of our business.”

– Innovative Tools & Technologies

Manufacturing Industry Resources

6 Cash Flow Tips for Manufacturing Companies

During these uncertain times, many manufacturing companies face many challenges. Making cash flow a priority is something every manufacturing company owner needs to keep in the forefront of their mind.

Manufacturing Companies: Fight Back Against Internal Fraud

Internal fraud drains more than $3.7 trillion dollars annually from global businesses, according to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). According to ACFE’s latest Report to the Nations, the median internal fraud loss in manufacturing and production companies is $194,000.