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Cost Accountant

Werfen North America
Waukesha, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/5/2026
Position Summary

Under supervision, responsible for product cost oversight, operations income statement detail, and inventory analysis. Prepares all related reporting information. Performs financial analysis and participates in special projects, as required.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

Essential Functions

  • Analyzes and prepares reporting package for Manufacturing department
  • Analyzes product costing results and variances to standard cost.
  • Participates in the preparation of the annual budgets for Manufacturing department
  • Interprets financial operating results and makes recommendations for cost reduction and profit improvement
  • Provides reliable data and looks for ways to continually enhance the quality of the information provided and the responsiveness of the team to the changing needs of the business

Secondary Functions

  • Specialist Projects as assigned
  • Other duties as assigned.

Budget Managed (if Applicable)

  • N/A

Internal Networking/Key Relationships

To be determined based on department needs, to include interactions such as:

  • Report to Senior finance staff
  • Interact with Production line staff & Managers

Skills & Capabilities

The ideal candidate for this position will exhibit the following skills and capabilities:

  • Demonstrated attention to detail
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

Experience

  • Minimum of three years’ experience in a cost accounting, FP&A or related function required.
  • Experience with product cost/cost accounting activities.
  • Experience with red SAP prefer

Additional Skills/Knowledge

  • Working knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of accounting and financial reporting
  • Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft Excel
  • Language: Proficiency in English Language required.

International Mobility

  • Required: Yes/No

Travel Requirements

  • Up to 5% of time

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