Job Description:

Senior Cost Accountant in Blue Mounds, WI. For immediate consideration, contact Jon Wright at 608-338-1052.Robert Half is currently seeking a highly-skilled Senior Cost Accountant to join a dynamic team with a food manufacturing organization. This role holds responsibility for providing internal customers with reports, pricing formula development, cost analyses, and solutions, along with duties associated with internal accounting, budgeting, and general and cost accounting.Key Responsibilities:Develop standard costs for inventory and maintain related systemsAnalyze costs for materials, labor, and other componentsAssess inventory valuations and monthly performance focusing on production reports and cost of goods soldGenerate and track product costing for new and existing productsCollaborate with sales and finance teams to adjust customer pricing based on costing informationReport on margins by product, product category, and customer channelAnalyze manufacturing operations, equipment availability, and utilizationRecommend process changes to reduce costs or streamline operationsPerform cost-benefit analysis of products over their life cycleBecome a proficient user of the ERP systemQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related fieldMinimum of 5 years experience in a similar role within a manufacturing organizationExcel in analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving abilitiesProficient in MS ExcelComprehensive knowledge of cost and financial accountingUnderstanding of generally accepted accounting principlesPreferred: Experience with Sage 3000 and ERP implementation