Cost Accountant

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.

• Proficiencyin ERP systems and Excel.

• Understanding ofUS 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 costsettingand periodic updates.

• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to interpret cost results andidentifyimprovement 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 technicalexpertiseand 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.

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