Cost Accountant

Charter Casting; Mequon (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with employer matching

Profit sharing

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO

Job summary

Charter Manufacturing is seeking a Cost Accountant to lead the monthly cost accounting close, perform advanced cost and margin analysis, and partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to drive efficiency and financial performance. The role is hybrid, with 3 days in the office in Woodstock, IL or Shawano, WI and monthly travel to the opposite site.

Required: Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance, 4–6 years cost accounting experience, ERP proficiency, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4–6 years of cost accounting or manufacturing finance experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Excel.
• Understanding of US GAAP, inventory valuation, and cost allocation.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly cost accounting close, including cost roll-ups and reconciliations.
• Analyze manufacturing variances and prepare cost performance reports with actionable insights.
• Support standard cost setting and periodic updates.
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to interpret cost results and identify improvement opportunities.
• Provide financial input for capital investments, production efficiency, and pricing decisions.
• Maintain strong internal controls around cost and inventory accounting.
• Lead initiatives to automate and improve cost reporting and data accuracy.

Skills

Cost accounting

Manufacturing finance

Analytical

Problem solving

Communication

US GAAP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family!
This position is hybrid 3 days a week in office in either Woodstock, IL or Shawano, WI with monthly travel to the opposite site.
POSITION PURPOSE/MISSION: Serve as a subject matter expert in cost and inventory accounting. Lead month-end close activities, perform advanced cost and margin analysis, and partner cross-functionally to provide insights that drive operational efficiency and financial performance.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4–6 years of cost accounting or manufacturing finance experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Excel.
• Understanding of US GAAP, inventory valuation, and cost allocation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• CPA, CMA, or MBA.
• 6–8 years of experience in cost accounting and manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading close processes or improvement initiatives.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Lead monthly cost accounting close, including cost roll-ups and reconciliations.
• Analyze manufacturing variances and prepare cost performance reports with actionable insights.
• Support standard cost setting and periodic updates.
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to interpret cost results and identify improvement opportunities.
• Provide financial input for capital investments, production efficiency, and pricing decisions.
• Maintain strong internal controls around cost and inventory accounting.
• Lead initiatives to automate and improve cost reporting and data accuracy.
• Provide support for other accounting functions when needed
• Support and guide junior accountants, sharing technical expertise and best practices.
• Follow Environmental, Quality and Safety Management System procedures and requirements.
• Ability to meet the essential job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, as outlined in the job description.

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We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing. Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).