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Senior Cost Accountant

CFS
Madison, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 6/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/2/2026
CFS is engaged with a leading manufacturer located in Madison looking for a Senior Cost Accountant.

Why You Should Consider This Company

  • Well known, established publicly traded company that has been around for years
  • Major opportunity to advance and grow
  • Great Benefits & Compensation package - Unlimited PTO Sick Time
  • Casual environment
  • Approachable supervisor - open door policy
  • Flexible hours - 40 Hour Work Week!

Primary Duties Responsibilities of the Senior Cost Accountant:

  • Responsible for leading the costing function through regular review and setup of standard costs
  • Responsible for Executing the monthly close activities consistent with current schedules-- includes journal entries, reserve analyses, SOX, and account reconciliations.
  • Maintain accurate inventory records, including; standard cost maintenance, cycle counting, physical inventories, accounting for obsolete and out-of-spec inventory
  • Check and clear data on labor and materials costs burden and expense items, inventory, and profit and loss adjustments.
  • Develop and measure estimate versus standard and actual profitability
  • Develop measurements and report Key Performance Indicators
  • Distribute costs between the various divisions of management and production.
  • Classify production costs into wages, material and overhead.
  • Support month-end and year-end general ledger close and financial reporting

Job Requirements for Senior Cost Accountant:

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance is required
  • Publicly traded experience is a plus (SOX)
  • Cost Accounting knowledge
  • Manufacturing: 2 years
  • ERP Software experience; SAP, Hyperion, Business Intelligence
  • MBA / CMA / CPA Preferred

Compensation: $90,000 - $110,000 Base Bonus

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Salary : $90,000 - $110,000

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