Senior Cost Accountant

Employbridge; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EmployBridge in Madison, WI is seeking an experienced accounting professional who partners with operations to analyze manufacturing costs and identify opportunities for continuous improvement in a fast-paced production environment.

You will lead monthly cost accounting activities, including inventory valuation, variances, and cost analysis, while supporting budgeting, forecasting, and audits. The hybrid schedule offers on-site three days and remote two days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing accounting experience.
• Strong cost accounting, standard costing, and budgeting skills.
• Advanced Excel and ERP system proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly cost accounting activities, including inventory valuation and variances.
• Analyze labor, material, overhead, and production costs to identify trends.
• Prepare and review inventory reconciliations; support month-end and year-end close.
• Maintain standard costing systems and annual cost roll activities.
• Partner with plant leadership and operations teams.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Support audits related to inventory and manufacturing operations.
• Develop and improve financial reporting processes and dashboards.

Skills

Excel

ERP systems

Cost accounting

Variance analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Food Manufacturing Industry | Madison, WI Hybrid Schedule: 3 Days Onsite | 2 Days Remote

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys partnering with operations, analyzing manufacturing costs, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly cost accounting activities, including inventory valuation, manufacturing variances, and cost analysis.
• Analyze labor, material, overhead, and production costs to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare and review inventory reconciliations and support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Maintain standard costing systems and support annual cost roll activities.
• Partner closely with plant leadership, operations, production, procurement, and supply chain teams.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning initiatives.
• Support internal and external audits related to inventory and manufacturing operations.
• Develop and improve financial reporting processes, dashboards, and cost controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong cost accounting experience, preferably within food, beverage, consumer packaged goods, or related manufacturing industries.
• Experience with standard costing, inventory accounting, variance analysis, and budgeting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with both finance and operations teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CMA, or other professional accounting certification.
• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of food manufacturing processes and inventory management practices.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.