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. 

• 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. 

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