Sr. Cost Accountant

Senior Cost Accountant

Robert Half is working with a manufacturing company in Portage, Wisconsin who is looking to add a Senior Cost Accountant to their team. In this role, you will play a critical part in overseeing and refining the company's standard costing processes while providing valuable insights into manufacturing performance. Collaborating closely with Operations, Finance, and Engineering teams, you will help ensure accurate cost and inventory data that drives informed decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain accurate standard costing processes to support financial and operational objectives.
• Analyze manufacturing costs and performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor inventory and cost data to ensure accuracy and integrity within financial systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance visibility into product cost structures and support strategic decisions.
• Investigate and resolve cost variances, including purchase price, inventory, and manufacturing discrepancies.
• Perform cost roll-ups and budgeting activities to aid in forecasting and financial planning.
• Manage and refine the bill of materials (BOM) to ensure accuracy and alignment with production requirements.
• Provide detailed cost analysis and reporting to support business initiatives and performance reviews.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience with 3 years in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of standard costing methods and principles.
• Proficiency in analyzing cost variances, including purchase price, inventory, and manufacturing discrepancies.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Experience working with bills of materials (BOM) and cost roll-ups.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments to achieve business goals.