Job Description

Our client, a leading manufacturer In Medford, WI is seeking a Cost Accountant to join their team.  

Job Title: Cost Accountant (Plant Controller)

Location: Medford, WI

Pay Range: $50,000-65,000

What’s the Job?

• Responsible for all manufacturing accounting functions.
• Compiles and sorts financial information to establish and maintain the standard cost and perpetual inventory systems
• Responsible for setting standards for raw material cost, labor routings and roll-ups and providing recommendations for cost efficiency
• Performs a variety of accounting tasks, applying accepted procedures to the preparation and maintenance of accounting records
• Works on special projects regarding cost monitoring and estimating
• Prepares annual budget for manufacturing facility, reviews monthly Actual vs. Budget spending reports and discusses variances with plant manager.
• Monitors month-end Cycle Counts for inventory
• Maintains Year-End files for Inventory, accompanies Auditor during Perpetual and Non-Perpetual Audits.
• Monitors non-perpetual inventory for changes to month end quantities, determinations on changing to perpetual status.
• Monitor inventory to determine if/when Obsolete status changes or IDR’s (Inventory Disposal Requests) are needed.

What’s Needed?

• Associates Degree in Accounting or related field with 3 years cost accounting experience supporting a manufacturing environment is preferred, will consider recent Grad with BS in Finance/Accounting who is eager to learn and grow
• JD Edwards and MS Excel knowledge
• Product knowledge a plus for completing IDR’s and SPR’s (special product request)
• Experience performing a variety of accounting tasks, to include budget preparation for manufacturing, month-end Cycle Counts for inventory
• Excellent communication, computer, problem solving and interpersonal skills

What’s in it for me?

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Great PTO
• 401K options

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –  Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells  – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

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