Staff Accountant

Radius Packaging•New Berlin, WI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Radius Packaging is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its Finance team at its New Berlin, Wisconsin location. Reporting to the Controller, this role helps ensure the accuracy and integrity of the daily accounting system while supporting cost management, financial reporting, budgeting, and business decision-making in a manufacturing environment. The position analyzes production and other manufacturing costs, supports reporting and cost forecasting, maintains accounting records, and works with teams across the company to improve cost visibility and operational efficiency. It also supports audit activities and helps maintain compliance with GAAP, company policies, GMP, food safety, and food quality requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
One to five years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, or experience auditing manufacturers' financial statements and cost accounting practices.
Strong understanding of accounting principles, inventory management, cost accounting, and manufacturing processes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience with corporate accounting software that supports GAAP reporting.
Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, organization, written and verbal communication, and ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to collaborate across functions and explain accounting and budgeting concepts to non-financial team members.

Nice To Haves

ERP system experience; IQMS or Oracle experience is a plus.
Experience with business analytics or reporting tools such as Tableau, Salesforce, or Power BI.

Responsibilities

Analyze production, material, labor, and overhead costs and prepare cost reports for management.
Assist with monthly and annual reporting, including cost of goods sold (COGS), inventory, and work-in-progress (WIP) analysis.
Perform actual-to-standard cost variance analysis and identify cost-saving and profitability improvement opportunities.
Support cost forecasting, budgeting, pricing analysis, and project cost tracking.
Maintain accurate accounting records for raw materials, WIP, finished goods, capital projects, and fixed assets.
Reconcile inventory and cost-related general ledger accounts and support month-end activities, including bank and account reconciliations.
Coordinate and support physical inventory counts, investigate discrepancies, and help strengthen inventory controls.
Prepare audit workpapers and documentation and support external auditors with manufacturing cost, inventory, and production-related information.
Partner with Production, Operations, Commercial, and Finance teams to explain financial results, improve cost visibility, and support business decisions.
Help refine cost accounting systems, processes, standards, controls, and reporting tools.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, standardize processes, and improve financial and operational efficiency.
Maintain compliance with GAAP, company policies, GMP, food safety, and food quality requirements.