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Cost Accountant

LHH

Cost Accountant Job in Milwaukee Area

A national manufacturing company in the northwest Milwaukee suburbs is looking to add a new Cost Accountant to their team. This role will have a direct line to the CFO and get to work remote two days/week!

Job Duties:

  • Partner with CFO on month/year end close procedures
  • Analyzes changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services provided, to determine effects on costs.
  • Analyzes actual production costs and prepares periodic reports on variances
  • Assist with forecasting and budgeting for division
  • Maintain fixed asset registers
  • Analyze and reconcile the general ledger accounts related to inventory
  • Provide support for other accounting functions when needed

Job Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
  • At least 2 years of relevant (cost accounting) experience
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to interact and communicate with upper-level management on a daily basis

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Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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