Cost Accountant

LHH; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH in the Milwaukee area is seeking a Cost Accountant to join a growing manufacturing team on a hybrid schedule. The role provides hands-on involvement with month-end close, cost analysis, and budgeting for the division.

You will partner with the Accounting Manager, analyze production costs, maintain fixed assets, and ensure accurate inventory accounting while communicating with upper management daily. This is a newly created position reflecting company growth and an opportunity to influence

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• At least 2 years of cost accounting experience.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to interact with upper-level management daily.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Accounting Manager on month/year end close procedures
• Analyzes changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services provided, to determine effects on costs.
• Analyzes actual production costs and prepares periodic reports on variances
• Assist with forecasting and budgeting for division
• Maintain fixed asset registers
• Analyze and reconcile the general ledger accounts related to inventory
• Provide support for other accounting functions when needed

Skills

Cost accounting

Analytical thinking

Mgmt communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

A national manufacturing company in the northwest Milwaukee suburbs is looking to add a new Cost Accountant to their team. This position is newly created due to company growth, so it would be an exciting role to make your own! This position will also get to take advantage of a hybrid schedule!

Job Duties:

• Partner with Accounting Manager on month/year end close procedures
• Analyzes changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services provided, to determine effects on costs.
• Analyzes actual production costs and prepares periodic reports on variances
• Assist with forecasting and budgeting for division
• Maintain fixed asset registers
• Analyze and reconcile the general ledger accounts related to inventory
• Provide support for other accounting functions when needed

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• At least 2 years of relevant (cost accounting) experience
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to interact and communicate with upper-level management on a daily basis

If this particular role is not of interest, our team is engaged in over 40 separate searches in the area.

Jobs include: Staff Accountant, Senior Accountant, Financial Analyst, Senior Financial Analyst, Accounting Manager, FP&A Manager, Controller, Director of Finance, CFO

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