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Creative Financial Staffing

Senior Cost Accountant

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An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).

$74,183 / year median in Wisconsin

-3% projected decline

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Job Description

Looking to step into a high-impact cost accounting role where your analysis directly influences pricing, margins, and operational decisions? This is an opportunity to join a stable manufacturing organization with strong financial performance, modern ERP tools, and leadership that welcomes fresh ideas and process improvements.
Senior Cost Accountant Salary:
$80,000 - $120,000
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
Join a financially strong, stable manufacturing company with excellent employee longevity Work for an organization investing in technology, systems, and future growth initiatives Gain visibility with executive leadership, sales, operations, and R D teams Influence product profitability and business strategy through meaningful cost and margin analysis Opportunity to improve and modernize standard costing processes Benefit from organizational changes driven by leadership succession and new perspectives Work closely with cross-functional teams that value data-driven decision-making Enjoy a collaborative manufacturing environment with unique employee perks, including free cheese Be part of a growing organization backed by private equity investment with a focus on long-term growth Key Responsibilities for the
Senior Cost Accountant:
Maintain and improve standard inventory costing processes Perform variance analysis comparing actual, budgeted, and estimated costs Analyze gross margins by product and provide insights to sales and leadership teams Prepare and maintain Bill of Materials (BOMs) Update labor and overhead rates to ensure accurate product costing Leverage ERP to improve reporting, costing accuracy, and business insights Qualifications for the
Senior Cost Accountant:
2+ years of manufacturing accounting or cost accounting experience Experience in a manufacturing environment or public accounting experience supporting manufacturing clients Understanding of inventory costing, variance analysis, and product costing concepts #LI-AE1 EB-5098329292