Cost Accountant jobs in Racine, WI

The Cost Accountant would report to the Controller in our Lake Geneva facility, will interface with manufacturing, engineering and sales departments. The Cost Accountant plans, organizes, directs, and controls the inventory and cost functions for the assigned plant.

• Leads all cost accounting activities for the assigned plant.
• Owns standard cost calculations for the plant, while working with plant personnel to ensure proper bill of material maintenance and routings. Aids in the preparation of monthly and periodic financial analysis including variance analyses, and monthly management reporting.
• Performs certain month end closing processes, primarily related to the plant’s inventories and cost.
• Assists with general accounting duties for the business unit accounting team including certain balance sheet reconciliations, monthly financial reporting and other journal entries as needed.
• Assists with the annual budget process and forecasts for the plant.
• Provide regular analytical information and schedules to plant management and other functional departments.
• Takes a lead role with working with the plant’s leadership to plan, execute and record inventory counts and controls.
• Works with IT to provide accurate and timely systems business data.

What You Bring:

• 2-3 years' experience in accounting preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to understand the manufacturing environment and the associated financial processes; knowledge of supply chain, receiving, inventory flow, operations process and manufacturing principles.
• Ability to multi-task and drive actions to completion under strict deadlines.
• Advanced MS Office Skills; Advanced EXCEL user, Pivot table, VLOOKUP, etc.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably IQMS and Quickbooks.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in accounting and related experience in a manufacturing environment required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Lake Geneva, WI 53147: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person