Senior Cost Accountant in Blue Mounds, WI. For immediate consideration, contact Jon Wright at 608-338-1052.
Robert Half is currently seeking a highly-skilled Senior Cost Accountant to join a dynamic team with a food manufacturing organization. This role holds responsibility for providing internal customers with reports, pricing formula development, cost analyses, and solutions, along with duties associated with internal accounting, budgeting, and general and cost accounting.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop standard costs for inventory and maintain related systems
Analyze costs for materials, labor, and other components
Assess inventory valuations and monthly performance focusing on production reports and cost of goods sold
Generate and track product costing for new and existing products
Collaborate with sales and finance teams to adjust customer pricing based on costing information
Report on margins by product, product category, and customer channel
Analyze manufacturing operations, equipment availability, and utilization
Recommend process changes to reduce costs or streamline operations
Perform cost-benefit analysis of products over their life cycle
Become a proficient user of the ERP system
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role within a manufacturing organization
Excel in analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving abilities
Proficient in MS Excel
Comprehensive knowledge of cost and financial accounting
Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles
Preferred: Experience with Sage 3000 and ERP implementation