Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Finance Analyst

Placon Corp.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Placon Corp. is seeking an Operations and Cost Analyst at its Madison, WI facility to support the Cost Accounting Manager.

You will work on standard costing, inventory valuation, variance analysis, and financial reporting, partnering with Operations leaders to provide actionable cost insights for decision making. The role offers collaboration with Finance and Operations, exposure to ERP systems, and opportunities for CPA/CMA certification development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with 1–3 years cost accounting or manufacturing finance experience.
• Knowledge of standard costing, inventory valuation, variance analysis, and GAAP in manufacturing.
• Strong Excel skills and ERP experience, preferably Oracle.
• Analytical mindset with strong communication and prioritization abilities.
• CPA/CMA certification or progress toward certification; Power BI and Lean/Six Sigma knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update standard costs, BOM accuracy, and labor/overhead rates in Oracle ERP.
• Develop and maintain material costs and resource rates for pricing and GAAP inventory costing.
• Facilitate monthly cost rolls and perform cost impact analysis.
• Prepare and analyze manufacturing variances and communicate findings to Finance/Operations leadership.
• Perform ad hoc financial and cost analyses to support decisions.
• Assist month-end inventory reconciliation and cost reconciliation processes.

Skills

Excel

ERP systems

Oracle ERP

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Power BI

Six Sigma knowledge

Job description

Placon Corp. is seeking an Operations and Cost Analyst at its Madison, WI facility to support the Cost Accounting Manager.

You will work on standard costing, inventory valuation, variance analysis, and financial reporting, partnering with Operations leaders to provide actionable cost insights for decision making. The role offers collaboration with Finance and Operations, exposure to ERP systems, and opportunities for CPA/CMA certification development.