Creative Financial Staffing | Senior Cost Accountant WI | kenosha, wi

Senior Cost Accountant Roles & Responsibilities: - Analyze manufacturing costs to identify areas for improvement and cost-saving opportunities - Monitor and control inventory levels for accurate valuation - Update standard costs and ensure accuracy in the Bill of Materials - Prepare, analyze, and report monthly gross margin analysis by customer, revenue streams, and product lines - Analyze changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or service to determine effects on costs - Responsible for account reconciliation of physical inventories and cycle counts - Prepare periodic inventory reserves reconciliation, analyzing inventory for risk, and monitoring with support from internal stakeholders - Assist in month-end and year-end closing by preparing monthly journal entries, account reconciliations - Maintain pricing model and support pricing activities Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance and six years in manufacturing cost accounting experience is required - Proficiency in Excel, experience in manipulating large databases a plus - Solid understanding of manufacturing operations, inventory, and cost accounting - Understanding of GAAP as it applies to a manufacturing environment is required - Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills - Extraordinary interpersonal skills to work in conjunction with other departments - Must be a team player who also works well independently What Benefits Do We Offer?: - Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave - Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one - Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans - Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs