Job Description
Title: Cost Accountant
Location: Charter Wire - Menomonee Valley - Milwaukee, WI
Full time
Job Description:
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!
Hybrid role, onsite 3 days a week in Milwaukee, WI
Job Description – Cost Accountant
Position Purpose / Mission
Join a high‑impact finance team where you’ll serve as the go‑to expert in cost and inventory accounting. In this role, you will own month‑end close for cost accounting, deliver meaningful cost and margin insights, and partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance. Your work will directly influence operational efficiency, profitability, and strategic decision‑making across the business.
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 with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
Solid understanding of US GAAP, inventory valuation, and cost allocation methodologies
Preferred Qualifications
CPA, CMA, or MBA
6–8 years of experience in cost accounting and manufacturing environments
Experience leading month‑end close or driving process improvements
Key Responsibilities
Lead the monthly cost accounting close, including cost roll‑ups, reconciliations, and accuracy of cost data
Analyze manufacturing variances, trends, and cost drivers, delivering insights that help leadership take action
Support the development and maintenance of standard costs, including routine updates
Collaborate cross‑functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to interpret cost results and identify improvement opportunities
Provide financial analysis for capital investments, production efficiency initiatives, and pricing decisions
Maintain strong internal controls over cost and inventory accounting processes
Drive automation and process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency
Provide support to broader accounting functions as needed
Mentor and guide junior accountants, sharing best practices and technical expertise
Follow all Environmental, Quality, and Safety Management System guidelines
Ability to meet the essential requirements of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation
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).
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