Manufacturing Cost Accountant

Automation Displays•Eau Claire, WI

20d

About The Position

The Manufacturing Cost Accountant is responsible for the accurate tracking, analysis, and reporting of manufacturing costs to ensure inventory integrity, margin visibility, and effective cost control. This role partners closely with operations, production, purchasing, and engineering to support financial accuracy, improve manufacturing efficiency, and drive data‑driven decision‑making across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
2–5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of cost accounting and manufacturing finance principles.
Advanced Excel skills required.
Experience with ERP or accounting systems (QuickBooks Online, Sage, or similar).
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to clearly communicate financial data to non‑finance partners.
High attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience with inventory, WIP, and standard or job costing preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate cost records for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
Ensure correct inventory valuation in accordance with GAAP.
Perform inventory reconciliations and investigate quantity or cost variances.
Monitor obsolete, excess, and slow‑moving inventory and report findings to leadership.
Support and validate cycle counts and physical inventory processes.
Analyze labor, material, and overhead costs by job, product, and production run.
Prepare and explain purchase price variance (PPV), usage variance, and efficiency variance.
Perform monthly gross margin analysis and identify drivers of margin fluctuation.
Support standard cost reviews and updates, including BOM and routing accuracy.
Provide cost insights to support pricing, quoting, and make‑vs‑buy decisions.
Prepare cost‑related journal entries and reconciliations.
Support month‑end close for inventory, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing overhead.
Produce recurring cost and inventory reports for management.
Support external audits by providing cost and inventory documentation.
Partner with operations and purchasing to improve cost visibility and controls.
Identify process inefficiencies impacting cost accuracy or margin performance.
Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and cost‑reduction initiatives.
Assist with ERP data integrity related to costing, BOMs, and routings.