Cost Accountant - Exciting Opportunity!

CFS; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

CFS in Eau Claire, WI is seeking a Cost Accountant to support plant operations and improve financial performance through detailed cost analysis. You will work closely with manufacturing teams to uncover cost-saving opportunities and enhance operational efficiency.

This role offers exposure to a large-scale manufacturing environment with visibility across finance and operations, plus long-term growth as the company expands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of manufacturing cost accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, and variance analysis.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform material, labor, and overhead cost analysis
• Analyze manufacturing variances and identify root causes
• Monitor and report on scrap, yield, and production performance metrics
• Support inventory accounting and cost accounting processes
• Assist with capital expenditure tracking and accounting
• Prepare financial reports and cost analyses for management
• Partner with production and operations leaders to identify cost reduction opportunities
• Support month-end close activities related to manufacturing accounting
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through financial insights and analysis

Skills

Cost accounting

Standard costing

Inventory accounting

Variance analysis

Manufacturing experience

Financial reporting

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

About The Cost Accountant Opportunity

We are partnering with a growing manufacturer seeking a

Cost Accountant

Location:

Eau Claire, WI

About The Cost Accountant Opportunity

We are partnering with a growing manufacturer seeking a Cost Accountant to support plant operations and drive financial performance through detailed cost analysis. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working closely with manufacturing teams and using data to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve operational efficiency. This position offers visibility across finance and operations, exposure to a large-scale manufacturing environment, and long-term growth potential within an expanding organization.

Highlights of the Cost Accountant

• Base salary: $75,000-$90,000
• Potential for future career advancement within a growing organization
• Growth-oriented, family-owned company with over 1 billion in revenue
• Long-term advancement as the organization continues to expand
• Comprehensive benefits package

Key Responsibilities for the Cost Accountant

• Perform material, labor, and overhead cost analysis
• Analyze manufacturing variances and identify root causes
• Monitor and report on scrap, yield, and production performance metrics
• Support inventory accounting and cost accounting processes
• Assist with capital expenditure tracking and accounting
• Prepare financial reports and cost analyses for management
• Partner with production and operations leaders to identify cost reduction opportunities
• Support month-end close activities related to manufacturing accounting
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through financial insights and analysis

Qualifications For The Cost Accountant

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing cost accounting experience
• Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, and variance analysis
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications For The Cost Accountant

• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems
• Experience supporting multiple manufacturing locations
• Background in inventory management and operational finance

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