Cost Accountant

## Cost Accountant Apply locations:
Charter Manufacturing Company, Inc
- Mequon, WI:
Charter Dura-Bar
- Woodstock, IL:
Charter Aarrowcast
- Shawano, WItime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
R07943## Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better.  Join the team and become part of our family!

This position is hybrid 3 days a week in office in either Woodstock, IL or Shawano, WI with monthly travel to the opposite site. POSITION PURPOSE/MISSION:
Serve as a subject matter expert in cost and inventory accounting. Lead month-end close activities, perform advanced cost and margin analysis, and partner cross-functionally to provide insights that drive operational efficiency and financial performance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* CPA, CMA, or MBA.
* 6–8 years of experience in cost accounting and manufacturing environments.
* Experience leading close processes or improvement initiatives.

MAJOR

ACCOUNTABILITIES :
* Lead monthly cost accounting close, including cost roll-ups and reconciliations.
* Analyze manufacturing variances and prepare cost performance reports with actionable insights.
* Support standard cost setting and periodic updates.
* Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to interpret cost results and identify improvement opportunities.
* 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.
* Provide support for other accounting functions when needed
* Support and guide junior accountants, sharing technical expertise and best practices.
* Follow Environmental, Quality and Safety Management System procedures and requirements.
* Ability to meet the essential job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, as outlined in the job description.#Charter Casting We  offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing. Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).
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