Senior Cost Accountant

CFS

Janesville, WI

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$85,000–$95,000
SKILLS
Accounting, Automation, Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Cost Accounting, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, Cost Modeling, Data Quality, Decision Support, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Financial Reporting, Financial Systems, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Analysis, Manufacturing Cost, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, Performance Metrics, Process Development, Process Improvement, Production Costing, SAP, Scholarship, Small Company, Standards Development, Systems Administration/Management
LOCATION
Janesville, WI
POSTED
1 day ago
Senior Cost Accountant

WHY TO CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY:
  • Division of a Publicly Traded Organization
  • Offers a $13,000 Annual Scholarship Opportunity for ALL Employees
  • Large Company Things but Small Company Feel
  • Strong Leadership in Place
  • Great Working Schedule - Every other Friday OFF

RESPONSIBLITIES of SENIOR COST ACCOUNTANT:

  1. ERP Implementation and Integration:

    • Lead the implementation of ERP system, collaborating closely with IT, operations, and finance teams.
    • Customize ERP modules to align with specific manufacturing processes and business needs.
    • Ensure seamless integration with existing ERP and financial systems.
  2. Cost Accounting Management:

    • Develop and maintain standard cost models for materials, labor, and overhead.
    • Analyze manufacturing variances and provide insights to improve cost efficiencies.
    • Implement cost accounting methodologies to accurately capture production costs.
  3. Process Optimization:

    • Streamline manufacturing processes through ERP utilization, identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements.
    • Conduct regular reviews of ERP data integrity and resolve discrepancies promptly.
  4. Reporting and Variance Analysis:

    • Prepare financial reports related to manufacturing costs, variances, and performance metrics.
    • Provide actionable insights and recommendations based on cost analysis to support strategic decision-making.

Requirements for the Senior Cost Accountant:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA certification preferred.
  • Proven experience (3+ years) in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrated expertise in implementing and managing ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).
Compensation: $85,000 - $95,000

MaxSalary: USD95000
MinSalary: USD85000

About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/