Cost Accountant jobs in La Crosse, WI

Our client, a leading manufacturer In Medford, WI is seeking a Cost Accountant to join their team.

Job Title: Cost Accountant (Plant Controller)

Location: Medford, WI

Pay Range: $50,000-65,000

What’s the Job?

• Responsible for all manufacturing accounting functions.
• Compiles and sorts financial information to establish and maintain the standard cost and perpetual inventory systems
• Responsible for setting standards for raw material cost, labor routings and roll-ups and providing recommendations for cost efficiency
• Performs a variety of accounting tasks, applying accepted procedures to the preparation and maintenance of accounting records
• Works on special projects regarding cost monitoring and estimating
• Prepares annual budget for manufacturing facility, reviews monthly Actual vs. Budget spending reports and discusses variances with plant manager.
• Monitors month-end Cycle Counts for inventory
• Maintains Year-End files for Inventory, accompanies Auditor during Perpetual and Non-Perpetual Audits.
• Monitors non-perpetual inventory for changes to month end quantities, determinations on changing to perpetual status.
• Monitor inventory to determine if/when Obsolete status changes or IDR’s (Inventory Disposal Requests) are needed.

What’s Needed?

• Associates Degree in Accounting or related field with 3 years cost accounting experience supporting a manufacturing environment is preferred, will consider recent Grad with BS in Finance/Accounting who is eager to learn and grow
• JD Edwards and MS Excel knowledge
• Product knowledge a plus for completing IDR’s and SPR’s (special product request)
• Experience performing a variety of accounting tasks, to include budget preparation for manufacturing, month-end Cycle Counts for inventory
• Excellent communication, computer, problem solving and interpersonal skills

What’s in it for me?

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Great PTO
• 401K options

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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