Cost Accountant
Job in
Mequon, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, 53097, USA
Listed on 2026-08-16
Listing for:
Jobtailor
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-16
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Cost Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting & Finance -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting & Finance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Serve as a subject matter expert in cost and inventory accounting
- Lead month-end close activities
- Perform advanced cost and margin analysis
- Partner cross-functionally to provide insights that drive operational efficiency and financial performance
- Analyze manufacturing variances and prepare cost performance reports with actionable insights
- Support standard cost setting and periodic updates
- Provide financial input for capital investments, production efficiency, and pricing decisions
- Maintain strong internal controls around cost and inventory accounting
- Lead initiatives to automate and improve cost reporting and data accuracy
- Support and guide junior accountants, sharing technical expertise and best practices
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 4–6 years of cost accounting or manufacturing finance experience
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Proficiency in ERP systems and Excel
- Understanding of US GAAP, inventory valuation, and cost allocation
- CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred
- 6–8 years of experience in cost accounting and manufacturing environments may be preferred
- Experience leading close processes or improvement initiatives
Demonstrates expertise in cost and inventory accounting, with a strong focus on financial performance, operational efficiency, and compliance with US GAAP. Capable of leading month-end close activities and guiding junior accountants while leveraging advanced analytical skills and ERP systems.
Highest-signal resume keywords- Cost Accounting Expertise
- Financial Analysis
- ERP Systems Proficiency
- US GAAP Understanding
- Leadership in Close Processes
- Cost Analysis
- Margin Analysis
- Inventory Valuation
- Cost Allocation
- Month-End Close Activities
- Standard Cost Setting
- Data Accuracy Improvement
- Financial Reporting
- Capital Investment Analysis
- Operational Efficiency Insights
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Communication Skills
- CPA
- CMA
- MBA
- Manufacturing Finance
- Cost Performance Reports
- Internal Controls
- Cross-Functional Partnership
- Close Process Leadership
- ERP Systems
- Excel
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