Cost Accountant - Food Manufacturing (On-Site)

Monroechamber; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions is partnering with a Madison-based manufacturing client to hire a Cost Accountant who will drive cost control and profitability through standard costing and close collaboration with plant leadership.

This on-site, full-time role offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities to influence production costs and strategic decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years cost accounting experience in food or perishable goods manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, and variance analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems and inventory management software.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Knowledge of GAAP and audit requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze standard costs for materials, labor, packaging, and overhead.
• Monitor production costs, investigate variances, and recommend profitability improvements.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, margin analyses by product, and management reporting.
• Maintain accurate inventory valuation and reconcile accounts.
• Coordinate physical and cycle counts and track raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cost modeling, and variance analysis.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory management software

Excel

Job description

Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions is partnering with a Madison-based manufacturing client to hire a Cost Accountant who will drive cost control and profitability through standard costing and close collaboration with plant leadership.

This on-site, full-time role offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities to influence production costs and strategic decisions in a fast-paced environment.