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Cost Accountant - 1st shift

Site Staffing

Milwaukee, WI

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70,000–$90,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting Policies, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Receivable Management, Actuals, Budget Management, Cost Accounting, Cost Analysis, Cost Reporting, Data Quality, Financial Audit, Financial Statements, Inventory Costs, Journal Entries, Leadership, Manufacturing, Metrics, Operational Audit, Process Improvement, Profit & Loss, Reconciliation, Trial Balances
LOCATION
Milwaukee, WI
POSTED
Today
Job Description

Cost Accountant

Shift: 1st, (8am-5pm)

Pay: $70-$90k/Yr (Based on experience)

We are seeking a highly motivated Cost Accountant to join a growing manufacturing team. This is a hands-on, high-visibility role where your insights directly influence operational efficiency, profitability, and strategic decision-making.

Job Description:
  • Analyzing operational costs and driving efficiency improvements & waste reduction
  • Preparing and managing budgets vs. actuals reporting
  • Performing month-end & year-end close (journal entries, reconciliations, trial balance)
  • Maintaining and improving standard cost systems & inventory valuation
  • Identifying and explaining cost variances (actual vs. standard)
  • Managing working capital metrics (DSO, DPO, DIO)
  • Producing executive-level cost reports for leadership decision-making
  • Strengthening internal controls and accounting processes
  • Partnering with operations & production teams to ensure accurate cost data
  • Leading the annual financial statement audit process
  • Supervising AP & AR accounting staff
  • Supporting special projects as needed

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