Cost Accountant Growing Food Company Greendale, WI

Job Posted 1/18/2025

Michael Page

Greendale, WI 53129

United States

Category Accounting

Job Description

Ample career growth opportunity with a growing and reputable organization
Opportunity to put your stamp on this role and make decisions with direct impact

About Our Client

I'm exclusively partnered with the CFO at a multi-million dollar, well-known food manufacturer near Greendale, WI. Their products are sold in Costco, Target, Whole Foods, and more! This company is rapidly growing through key strategic business decisions, and due to this immense growth, they are now looking to bring on a Cost Accountant.

In this newly created role, this individual will have a clear and fast track career path to Cost Accounting Manager. Reporting into the Corporate Controller, you will have full ownership of the cost accounting function from start to finish - raw materials to finished goods. This is a great opportunity to have high visibility to Senior Leaders and make a direct and immediate impact on transforming the business for the better!

Job Description

Evaluate and track product costs, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company guidelines.
Perform regular cost reviews to identify improvement areas and cost-saving opportunities.
Partner with production and procurement teams to collect relevant cost data.
Audit work orders and record daily production and consumption entries.
Support budget and forecast preparation by providing precise cost information.
Collaborate with departments to understand cost drivers and contribute to the budgeting process.
Compare actual performance with budgeted costs and perform variance analysis.
Create and analyze financial reports related to costs for management and stakeholders.
Manage the month-end close process for plants, including inventory-related accruals and journal entries.
Offer insights and recommendations from cost analyses to aid strategic decision-making.
Manage inventory valuation while ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
Work with inventory management to align physical counts with financial records.
Develop and maintain effective inventory costing methods.
Establish and maintain procedures to optimize cost control and operational efficiency.
Propose and implement cost-saving measures without affecting product quality.
Track and report key performance metrics related to cost control.
Regularly assess and enhance cost accounting systems and processes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
Apply best practices in cost accounting to foster ongoing improvement.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
3+ years of accounting experience
Manufacturing experience (food & beverage industry nice to have)
Solid understanding of cost accounting principles and standards knowing the process from start to finish (raw material to finished goods)
ERP system experience
Strong verbal and written communication
Understanding and application of accounting principles/practices
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

What's on Offer

Competitive compensation package
Bonus potential
Strong benefits
Fast growing company
Clear track path to Cost Accounting Manager
Opportunity to make a direct and immediate impact on the company
Ample room to progress your career internally or within another business unit/division
Highly visible role, partnering with senior leaders
Tons of mentorship and training from the team
Awesome team culture

Contact

Andrew Noll

Quote job ref

JN-138