Senior Cost Accountant

Kenall Lighting; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the electrical manufacturing sector is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to support financial operations in Kenosha, WI. The role involves collaborating with finance and manufacturing teams to ensure effective financial management and reporting. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting and relevant experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong analytical and organizational skills are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This position offers a full-time employment opportunity with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Paid paternity leave

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Paid maternity leave

Qualifications

• 5 - 7 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills to identify trends and implement corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly close process and lead inventory valuation.
• Partner with management to monitor operational costs and budget attainment.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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The Senior Cost Accountant will support our manufacturing & supply chain operations in Kenosha, WI. They will be the primary liaison between Finance & Manufacturing Operations. The role is responsible for the day-to-day financial and operational support for our Kenosha facility. This position supports all facets of the company’s manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics operations with monthly accounting close, productivity reviews, financial analysis, budgets, standard costing, internal controls, and partnering with management in strategic decision making.

Main Activities:

• Primary Interface: Internal: finance professionals at all levels within the business unit, Plant Manager, department directors and managers, supervisors, and leads. External: auditors and regulatory agency personnel as required, suppliers, and strategic business partners.
• Main Job Duties:
• Partner with management to ensure that organization is properly monitoring and controlling operational costs and inventory levels.
• Partner with operations management to actively manage budget attainment.
• Understand not just the numbers, but also the business activity and provide relevant data to help management in strategic decision making.
• Support the monthly close process. Lead efforts in inventory valuation, Excess & Obsolete reserve, standard cost variance analysis, operations productivity, and other reporting as necessary. Prepare reports and summaries as required for inclusion in financial reporting.
• Attend monthly S&OP process and assist in preparing data for the quarterly operations reviews.

Profile:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or related subject matter combined with experience.
• Experience: 5 - 7 years of relevant experience (manufacturing environment).
• Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

Strong Microsoft Excel skills are required.

Must possess strong analytical skills and the ability to identify trends and establish proactive corrective actions.

Requires strong organizational and time management skills, close attention to detail, and the ability to effectively handle multiple priorities. Requires close attention to detail, ability to audit work to identify issues, and implement processes to prevent errors.

Exceptional computer skills, extensive knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software, proficiency with various e-mail, calendaring, meeting management, and related communications software.

Able to communicate effectively both in written format and oral presentation. Able to create effective reports, presentations, and business correspondence. Must be an effective listener, able to maintain focus, extract necessary information, and validate understanding of the information.

Must have solid business acumen and understanding of a variety of functional areas within the business.

Must be flexible and willing to pitch in and adjust their schedule as needed.

Ability to work within a team environment.

Possess positive “can do” attitude.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance
• Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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