Senior Cost Accountant

Senior Cost Accountant near Mt. Horeb, WI. For immediate consideration, contact Jon Wright at 608-338-1052.

Robert Half is currently seeking a highly-skilled Senior Cost Accountant to join a dynamic team with a food manufacturing organization. This role focuses on translating cost data into meaningful insights, strengthening reporting accuracy, and helping business partners evaluate product pricing and operational results. The position also plays an important part in budgeting, month-end activities, and broader accounting support across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyze cost reports that help leadership understand production performance, margin trends, and key financial drivers.

• Build and refine pricing models by evaluating material, labor, and overhead inputs to support informed business decisions.

• Conduct detailed cost studies to identify variances, improve visibility into manufacturing expenses, and recommend practical solutions.

• Support monthly close activities by completing cost-related journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting tasks on schedule.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to answer accounting questions, provide financial insight, and address operational reporting needs.

• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting efforts by supplying reliable cost assumptions, historical analysis, and performance comparisons.

• Maintain accurate standard costing data and review updates to ensure consistency across products, inventory, and production records.

• Assist with general accounting responsibilities as needed, including account analysis and support for internal financial controls.

• At least 3 years of experience in cost accounting, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting principles, including standard costing and cost variance analysis.
• Strong understanding of general accounting practices, month-end close procedures, and financial reporting.
• Experience developing pricing calculations and performing detailed cost analysis to support business decisions.
• Proficiency working with ERP systems, with Sage X3 experience preferred.
• Ability to interpret financial data, identify issues, and communicate recommendations clearly to cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.