Manufacturing Cost Accountant

Manufacturing Cost Accountant | Milwaukee, WI

Check out the role overview below If you are confident you have got the right skills and experience, apply today.

Hybrid Schedule (2 Days Remote) | Flexible Work-Life Balance | Established Industry Leader

Badger Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Cost Accountant for an exciting opportunity with a well-established, industry-leading manufacturer in Milwaukee, WI .

Looking for a company that values your expertise AND your life outside of work?

This could be exactly what you've been waiting for!

We're partnering with a highly respected manufacturer offering a hybrid schedule: 2 days from home and 3 days in the office , plus a flexible, employee-focused culture that genuinely values work-life balance.

This is an opportunity to join a stable, successful organization where your contributions are recognized, collaboration is encouraged, and you can build a long-term career without sacrificing your personal life.

You'll play an important role in the company's financial operations while partnering with Engineering, Purchasing, and other departments to help drive smarter business decisions.

Why Work Here:

Hybrid Work Schedule : work from home 2 days per week and in the office 3 days

Excellent Work-Life Balance : enjoy flexibility with a company that respects your time outside of work

Established Industry Leader : join a highly respected manufacturer with a strong reputation

Flexible, Employee-Focused Culture : work in an environment that values trust, collaboration, and accountability

Long-Term Career Stability : become part of a successful, well-established organization

Meaningful Work : your analysis and recommendations will directly influence business decisions and profitability

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage standard costing, cost of goods sold (COGS), and inventory valuation
• Analyze product costs, margins, and manufacturing variances to identify opportunities for improvement
• Partner with Engineering and Purchasing on new product costing and cost updates
• Prepare monthly inventory reconciliations, journal entries, and cost accounting reports
• Support pricing decisions through cost analysis and profitability reporting
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve costing accuracy and financial visibility

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, COGS, and variance analysis
• Strong Excel skills and experience working with accounting or ERP systems
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Someone who enjoys collaborating with others and understanding how the business operates

Interested?

If you're a Cost Accountant or Manufacturing Accountant who enjoys the technical side of accounting but also values flexibility, stability, and a healthy work-life balance , we'd love to talk.

Enjoy the best of both worlds: a rewarding accounting career with 2 days working from home each week! xzgxqkn

Apply today or reach out directly to learn more!