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Cost Accounting Analyst II
full-time•Mequon
About this role
Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family!
POSITION PURPOSE/MISSION: Serve as a subject matter expert in cost and inventory accounting. Lead month-end close activities, perform advanced cost and margin analysis, and partner cross-functionally to provide insights that drive operational efficiency and financial performance.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
4–6 years of cost accounting or manufacturing finance experience.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Proficiency in ERP systems and Excel.
Understanding of US GAAP, inventory valuation, and cost allocation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
CPA, CMA, or MBA.
6–8 years of experience in cost accounting and manufacturing environments.
Experience leading close processes or improvement initiatives.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Lead monthly cost accounting close, including cost roll-ups and reconciliations.
Analyze manufacturing variances and prepare cost performance reports with actionable insights.
Support standard cost setting and periodic updates.
Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to interpret cost results and identify improvement opportunities.
Provide financial input for capital investments, production efficiency, and pricing decisions.
Maintain strong internal controls around cost and inventory accounting.
Lead initiatives to automate and improve cost reporting and data accuracy.
Provide support for other accounting functions when needed
Support and guide junior accountants, sharing technical expertise and best practices.
Follow Environmental, Quality and Safety Management System procedures and requirements.
Ability to meet the essential job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, as outlined in the job description.
We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing. Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).
What you'll do
- Lead month-end close activities and perform advanced cost and margin analysis. Partner cross-functionally to provide insights that drive operational efficiency and financial performance.
About Charter Manufacturing
Charter Manufacturing Company, Inc. is a family-owned group of differentiated metals manufacturing businesses founded in 1936. Our will to grow is our success. It is the result of Charter’s respected team of employees, each person’s dedication to continuous improvement and an entrepreneurial spirit that thrives within the Charter family.
Our businesses include Charter Steel, Charter Dura-Bar, Charter Wire and Charter Aarrowcast.
Connect with us and learn about the stories and successes our family of employees share.
Visit http://www.chartermfg.com/work/jobs/ to learn more about opportunities for employment and where you might fit in.
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What does a Cost Accounting Analyst II do at Charter Manufacturing?
As a Cost Accounting Analyst II at Charter Manufacturing, you will: lead month-end close activities and perform advanced cost and margin analysis. Partner cross-functionally to provide insights that drive operational efficiency and financial performance..
Is the Cost Accounting Analyst II position at Charter Manufacturing remote?
The Cost Accounting Analyst II position at Charter Manufacturing is based in Mequon, Wisconsin, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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