Cost Accountant jobs in Madison, WI

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Cost Accountant Manager
  • Global Placement Firm
  • Baraboo, WI FULL_TIME
  • Cost accountants are crucial members of both our Finance and Manufacturing teams. Not only do they ensure the proper accounting and controls are executed in each of our plants, they also are excellent analysts and story tellers. As a member of this team, you will know your accounting principles and the full accounting process end to end. You will partner with Operational and Finance teams to analyze processes, financial trends and develop ways to improve our manufacturing performance. Every day presents new opportunities and you will consistently search for ways to help both the Finance and Operations team improve. You enjoy being part of a team, sharing best practices with your peers and eagerly learning from others. Speed is your game and you will move fast without comprising quality and integrity of work.
    Cost accountants are flexible, highly motivated and analytical with strong communication skills and a drive for continuous improvement. As a Cost Accountant, you will manage the core accounting functions within your manufacturing plant. You will have the opportunity to work with co-workers across the Finance organization to drive Finance initiatives. You will also be on site in the manufacturing facility where our products are produced and enjoy influencing the process and direction of the plant, sharing your ideas and creating opportunities to improve both operational and financial performance.
     
    Responsibilities
    • Drive accounting processes within the plant to ensure accurate books and records and compliance to key control requirements including Sarabanes Oxley.
    • Forecasting, analyzing and reporting the Manufacturing plant performance to James Hardie leadership teams.
    • Identifying, analyzing, leading and implementing process/cost improvements in both the Financial and Operational parts of our business with the appropriate involvement of Finance and Operational partners.
    • Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and subject matter expertise for your area of responsibility
    Minimum Qualifications
    • BS/BA in Accounting, Finance or a related  field
    • 1-7 years standard cost accounting experience in a manufacturing setting
    • Demonstrated experience with ERP systems software
    Preferred Qualifications
    • CPA, Completion of CPA Exam or CMA
    • Manufacturing experience including standard costing, material, labor and overhead variance analysis
    • General accounting knowledge in both GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley, strong Microsoft Office capability and proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred)
    • Demonstrated experience in process improvements and cost savings plans
    • Strong organizational and communications skills with demonstrated ability to convey ideas to a diverse audience (Finance and Operational Partners)
    Skills and Certifications
    • Cost Accounting
    • Standard Costing
    • Manufacturing
    • Plant accounting
     
    Security Clearance Required – No
    Visa Candidate Considered – No
    Base salary – DOE
    Full-time Benefits – full
    Relocation Assistance Available –Possible for ideal candidate
    Commission Compensation – No
    Bonus Eligible – No
    Overtime Eligible - No
    Interview Travel Reimbursed – Yes
     
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Senior Cost Accountant
  • MasterMold LLC
  • Johnson Creek, WI FULL_TIME
  • Job DescriptionMasterMold, LLC, located in Johnson Creek, WI, is an established composite molder, painter and assembler of many OEM products across a diverse set of industries. We have a thrilling opp...
  • 6 Days Ago
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Job Cost Accountant - Stoughton, WI
  • Zalk Josephs Fabricators
  • Stoughton, WI FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionAre you looking for an opportunity to move your career forward with an established industry leader? Join our team at Zalk Josephs Fabricators! Zalk Josephs Fabricators is a leader in high q...
  • 1 Month Ago
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Stylist in Training /
  • Cost Cutters
  • Platteville, WI FULL_TIME
  • STYLIST IN TRAINING WHAT WE OFFER Would you like to be one of our future stylists? If you’ve got the desire, we’ve got the knowhow to get you there. As a stylist-in-training in this temporary 90-day p...
  • 16 Days Ago
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Stylist in Training /
  • Cost Cutters
  • Sauk, WI FULL_TIME
  • STYLIST IN TRAINING WHAT WE OFFER Would you like to be one of our future stylists? If you’ve got the desire, we’ve got the knowhow to get you there. As a stylist-in-training in this temporary 90-day p...
  • 16 Days Ago
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Construction Manager and Senior Project Manager
  • SIRIS LLC
  • Madison, WI
  • CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AND SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - MAJOR HEALTHCARE GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS Seeking motivated Project Manager...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Plant Controller
  • Connect Search Llc
  • Mc Farland, WI
  • We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Plant Controller on a full time and direct hire basis. The Plant Controller wil...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Plant Controller
  • Connect Search, LLC
  • McFarland, WI
  • We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Plant Controller on a full time and direct hire basis. The Plant Controller wil...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Audit Staff Accountant - SH3031
  • Drake & Company
  • Middleton, WI
  • Job Description Job Description We have an immediate opening with our Middleton area financial services client for a ful...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Accounting Associate
  • Madison Marriott
  • Middleton, WI
  • Hotel: Madison Marriott Accounting Associate Full time Atrium SPIRIT – where teamwork, passion and appreciation ignite s...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Regional Financial Analyst
  • Franklin Energy
  • Madison, WI
  • COMPANY Summary As a combined organization, Franklin Energy and AM Conservation Group is undertaking what is perhaps the...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Regional Financial Analyst-Services
  • Franklin Energy
  • Madison, WI
  • COMPANY Summary As a combined organization, Franklin Energy and AM Conservation Group is undertaking what is perhaps the...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Staff Accountant
  • Vesta
  • Madison, WI
  • Job Type Full-time Description PURPOSE: The Staff Accountant role is responsible for learning and applying their technic...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Madison, Wisconsin

Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Chicago. The city completely surrounds the smaller Town of Madison, the City of Monona, and the villages of Maple Bluff and Shorewood Hills. Madison shares borders with its largest suburb, Sun Prairie, and three other suburbs, Middleton, McFarland, and Fitchburg. Other suburbs include the city of Verona and the villages of Cottage Grove, DeForest, and Waunakee as well as Mount Horeb, Oregon, Stoughton, and Cross Plains among others. According to th...
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Income Estimation for Cost Accountant jobs
$62,174 to $77,802
Madison, Wisconsin area prices
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What does a Cost Accountant do?

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Reconciles beginning raw materials, work-in-progress and finished-goods inventory, and identifies and researches unusual fluctuations and variances.
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