Cost Accountant
Madison Metro Area, Wisconsin
Category: Finance and Accounting
Reference ID: 10076259
Shortcut: http://addisongroup.gosnaphop.com/poN4LY
Job Title: Cost Accountant
Location (City, State): Madison, WI
Compensation: 90K-115K
Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
Are you looking for a growth opportunity with a reputable company and a collaborative work environment? Our client is seeking a Cost Accountant to join their team. This highly visible role partners closely with Finance and Operations to drive cost analysis, improve manufacturing efficiency, and support strategic decision-making. If you're looking to make a measurable impact in a manufacturing environment, we'd love to connect with you!
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain, and analyze standard costs for raw materials, packaging, labor, and manufacturing overhead.
- Prepare monthly cost reports, profitability analyses, and variance reporting for management.
- Perform margin analysis by product, customer, and production line to identify opportunities for cost savings and operational improvements.
- Maintain accurate inventory valuation and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
- Coordinate and participate in physical inventory counts and cycle counts while reconciling inventory discrepancies.
- Partner with production and plant leadership to analyze labor, material, and overhead costs and improve manufacturing efficiency.
- Support new product costing, pricing initiatives, recipe updates, and process changes.
- Prepare inventory, manufacturing cost, and cost allocation journal entries during month-end and year-end close.
- Assist with the annual budgeting and forecasting process by developing cost models, financial projections, and variance analyses.
- Collaborate with the FP&A Manager, Plant Director, and operations teams to support strategic planning and business objectives.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
- Professional certification (CPA, CMA, or equivalent) preferred.
- 3–5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Food manufacturing experience is preferred.
- Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, manufacturing cost analysis, and variance analysis.
- Experience with ERP systems and inventory management software.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner across Finance and Operations.
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Why choose Addison Finance & Accounting?
Pay: We negotiate high salaries using U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Benefits & Bonuses: You are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance benefits, and a 401(k).
Permanent Employment: Many of Addison's Finance & Accounting job openings lead to potential permanent employment.
Connections: You connect directly with hiring managers from renowned organizations.
Options: You are presented with multiple employment opportunities near your home.
Professional Development: You receive hiring process guidance, resume revision assistance, and employment offer negotiation support.
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
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