Senior Manufacturing Cost Accountant

Nesco Resource; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Nesco Resource partners with a growing high-tech manufacturing company seeking a Senior Accountant / Cost Accountant. This role emphasizes General Ledger and Cost Accounting and collaborates closely with Finance, Operations, and Engineering.

You will support monthly close, manufacturing cost accounting, inventory valuation, and ERP reporting in Epicor. You’ll also assist product costing, variances, and cost analysis in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong General Ledger and Cost Accounting experience.
• Hands-on experience with Epicor ERP strongly preferred.
• Experience with inventory accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively with Operations and Engineering in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Perform manufacturing cost accounting, including standard costing, inventory valuation, and cost variance analysis.
• Review inventory transactions and investigate discrepancies or unusual activity.
• Maintain accurate inventory-to-GL mapping and reporting within Epicor ERP.
• Support product costing for new and existing products.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations on product costs, manufacturing variances, waste, and ECNs.
• Prepare inventory reports, reconciliations, and financial schedules.
• Assist with financial reporting and internal/external audits.
• Review and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Support ERP process improvements and financial system enhancements.

Skills

General Ledger

Cost Accounting

Excel

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Nesco Resource partners with a growing high-tech manufacturing company seeking a Senior Accountant / Cost Accountant. This role emphasizes General Ledger and Cost Accounting and collaborates closely with Finance, Operations, and Engineering.

You will support monthly close, manufacturing cost accounting, inventory valuation, and ERP reporting in Epicor. You’ll also assist product costing, variances, and cost analysis in a fast-paced environment.