Cost Analyst

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Sparta (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Cost Analyst to join a manufacturing environment where you will partner with production, engineering, and procurement to control costs and improve profitability.

The role emphasizes maintaining standard costs, BOM analysis, and cost targeting while supporting general accounting and financial reporting. You will gain visibility across departments in a collaborative, long-tenured team.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee physical inventory processes.
• Maintain standard costs and review standard versus actual cost variances.
• Conduct production floor walkthroughs to investigate variances, reporting issues, and cost build-ups.
• Analyze bills of materials (BOMs) and raw material costs.
• Partner with production, engineering, and procurement teams to develop cost estimates and establish cost targets.
• Support general accounting activities and financial reporting processes.

Skills

Cost accounting experience

Education

Associate degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Cost Analyst

If you're looking for a cost accounting role where you'll have direct visibility into manufacturing operations, work cross-functionally with production and engineering teams, and be part of a close-knit group with long employee tenure, this could be a great fit. Join a company that creates a wide variety of products while offering stability, collaboration, and strong benefits.

Salary: $60,000 to $70,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Gain hands-on exposure to both manufacturing operations and accounting functions.
• Work closely with production, engineering, procurement, and finance teams to influence business decisions.
• Be part of a collaborative, close-knit team that enjoys working together and has strong employee longevity.
• Gain visibility across multiple departments and contribute to strategic quoting and cost-target initiatives.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and supportive team environment.
• Work for a company that manufactures a diverse range of unique products.

Key Responsibilities for the Cost Analyst:

• Coordinate and oversee physical inventory processes.
• Maintain standard costs and review standard versus actual cost variances.
• Conduct production floor walkthroughs to investigate variances, reporting issues, and cost build-ups.
• Analyze bills of materials (BOMs) and raw material costs.
• Partner with production, engineering, and procurement teams to develop cost estimates and establish cost targets.
• Support general accounting activities and financial reporting processes.

Qualifications for the Cost Analyst:

• Associate degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment preferred.

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