Cost Accountant

Lakeside Foods • Manitowoc, WI

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About The Position

Lakeside Foods is seeking a Cost Accountant to support the accurate and timely costing, reporting, and analysis of products across Lakeside Foods, subsidiaries, and joint ventures. This role plays a key part in financial reporting, product costing, and business decision support through strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience
• 2–4 years of accounting experience with ability to apply accounting principles
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and manipulation
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Demonstrated integrity, accountability, and professional judgment

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze cost reporting for direct labor, overhead, warehouse, selling, G&A, and interest using appropriate costing methods
• Support monthly, fiscal, budget, and projection close schedules
• Develop and maintain profit‑by‑product reporting and supporting schedules
• Support preparation of Income Statement components, including cost of goods sold and warehouse costs
• Prepare customer profitability reporting and support Sales with pricing analysis
• Ensure accuracy of cost data through proper use of accounting systems and tools
• Review or support work of cost accounting team members as needed
• Perform assigned product costing activities with a focus on accuracy and timeliness
• Support special projects and additional accounting duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Affordable, market‑leading medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid vacation and personal time
• Paid training and professional development opportunities
• A collaborative corporate accounting environment
• Long‑term growth opportunities with a stable, family‑owned company

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level