Senior Accountant - Cost Accounting

Faith Technologies • Appleton, WI

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About The Position

Faith Technologies Inc. (FTI) is seeking a Senior Accountant – Cost Accounting to join its team in Pittsboro, Indiana, or Menasha, Wisconsin. The role analyzes, monitors, and reports cost-related financial data to support operational and strategic decisions. It contributes to inventory valuation, cost control, and financial reporting, and works across teams to improve efficiency and maintain accurate cost structures.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and at least five years of cost accounting or relevant experience. Experience in manufacturing or a product-based environment is preferred. CPA or CMA certification, or progress toward certification, is also preferred. Ideal experience includes cost accounting principles and inventory management, ERP systems such as Viewpoint and Acumatica, and advanced Excel skills. Experience with average and standard costing, variance analysis, and fast-paced or high-growth environments is preferred.

FTI describes its workplace culture as focused on team members’ mind, body, and soul, and offers career development and continued education programs, merit-based compensation, and a flexible benefits package. The benefits list is available to regular, full-time team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of cost accounting or relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and inventory management.
• Proficiency with ERP systems; Viewpoint and Acumatica are listed as examples.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance partners.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CMA certification, or progress toward certification.
• Experience in a manufacturing or product-based environment.
• Experience with average and standard costing and variance analysis.
• Experience in a fast-paced or high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and maintain standard costs, including materials, labor, and overhead.
• Monitor and report cost variances, providing insights and recommendations to management.
• Oversee inventory accounting, including valuation, reserves, and cycle count and physical inventory processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries related to cost accounting and inventory transactions.
• Lead month-end close activities for cost accounting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Reconcile inventory and cost-related general ledger accounts.
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to understand cost drivers and support business decisions.
• Develop and maintain cost models for pricing, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Assist with budgets and forecasts related to cost of goods sold (COGS) and inventory.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, such as GAAP, and internal controls.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and analysis.
• Assist with ERP system enhancements and implementations related to cost accounting.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Benefits

• Career development and continued education programs.
• Competitive, merit-based compensation.
• Career path development.
• Flexible and robust benefits package; the full benefits list is available to regular, full-time team members.

What This Job Offers

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