Cost Accountant
Our client is an organization in the Dane County area that’s looking for a Cost Accountant. Our client is looking for someone with 2+ years of experience, has excellent communication skills, and is analytical. This growing company offers room to advance into leadership and a fun, social team culture. This position is onsite.
The salary for this position is up to $60K – $90K.
The Cost Accountant will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain and update standard costs, bill of materials accuracy, and labor/overhead rates in Oracle ERP.
- Prepare and analyze manufacturing variances (material, labor, overhead), providing clear explanations for Finance and Operations leadership.
- Facilitate the month-end inventory and cost reconciliation process to ensure accurate and proper valuation.
- Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and cost allocations during the monthly close process.
- Support physical inventory counts, cycle counts, and year-end inventory observations.
- Partner with Operations and Finance teams to provide cost insights and perform ad hoc analysis.
- Identify and implement process improvements within cost accounting and reporting workflows.
- Prepare department spending reports.
The Cost Accountant will possess the following:
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 1+ years of progressive cost accounting or manufacturing finance experience.
- Strong knowledge standard costing method, inventory valuation processes, manufacturing operations in alignment and GAAP.
- Strong proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred).
- Ability to clearly communicate financial information to both leadership and non-financial stakeholders.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong problem-solving skills and proven ability to multitask.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including, but not limited to skills, experience level, and overall qualifications. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.