5 Results for Cost Accounting Manager Jobs in Appleton, WI

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Tax Accountant

Appleton, Wisconsin
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Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join a public accounting team in Appleton, Wisconsin. This position focuses on delivering accurate individual tax services while contributing to long-term planning strategies for clients. The role also offers the opportunity to review completed filings, provide technical guidance, and support bookkeeping-related tax work using QuickBooks. Responsibilities:• Prepare accurate individual income tax returns in compliance with current tax regulations and filing requirements.• Examine completed tax filings, verify supporting details, and approve returns with a strong focus on quality and accuracy.• Partner with colleagues to develop multi-year tax planning approaches that align with client financial goals.• Analyze tax documents and financial records to identify reporting issues, planning opportunities, and areas requiring follow-up.• Use QuickBooks to support tax-related bookkeeping activities and maintain organized financial information for return preparation.• Communicate with internal team members and clients to gather documentation, clarify tax positions, and resolve outstanding questions.
2026-09-03T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst/Manager

Appleton, Wisconsin
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a commercially minded finance leader to guide high-value pursuits and long-term agreements from early evaluation through contract finalization and project kickoff in Appleton, Wisconsin. This role combines strategic influence with hands-on analytical work, making it ideal for someone who can build sophisticated financial models, assess deal economics, and shape sound business decisions. The position also offers the opportunity to establish structure, decision standards, and governance for an emerging commercial finance function while partnering closely with operational, legal, and executive stakeholders. Responsibilities: • Lead financial assessment of large-scale bids, customer agreements, and complex commercial opportunities from initial concept through launch readiness. • Build and refine detailed models that evaluate profitability, cash flow timing, working capital needs, payback, and scenario-based outcomes. • Translate contract language, operational assumptions, and pricing structures into clear financial implications and risk considerations. • Partner with cross-functional teams to support negotiations, strengthen deal terms, and develop practical recommendations for leadership review. • Prepare executive-ready summaries and decision materials that turn complex or incomplete information into clear business guidance. • Establish consistent processes, analytical standards, and governance practices for a growing commercial finance capability. • Review major investments and commercial proposals to ensure alignment with margin expectations, capital priorities, and overall business objectives. • Remain actively involved in hands-on analysis, modeling, and presentation development while helping define the function’s operating rhythm.
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Green Bay, Wisconsin
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Permanent / Full Time
130000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations for a manufacturing organization in Green Bay, Wisconsin. This role oversees the close process, supports financial reporting, and provides meaningful analysis that helps leadership make sound business decisions. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to guide a team, strengthen controls, and improve reporting efficiency. Responsibilities:<ul><li>•Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to accounting and finance team members while helping coordinate priorities and workflow management.</li><li>Oversee month-end and year-end close activities to ensure accurate financial reporting and timely completion of deliverables.</li><li>Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and other financial transactions while ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.</li><li>Support internal and external audit processes by coordinating requests, preparing documentation, and facilitating information gathering.</li><li>Prepare, maintain, and distribute financial reports, dashboards, and key performance metrics for management review.</li><li>Perform financial analysis and develop reporting tools that support budgeting, forecasting, and business decision-making.</li><li>Monitor financial results, evaluate trends and variances, and provide recommendations to improve operational and financial performance.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and improve reporting accuracy.</li><li>Participate in special projects and cross-functional initiatives as needed.</li><li>Travel occasionally to support business operations, training, meetings, or project requirements.</li></ul>
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Compensation Manager

Appleton, Wisconsin
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a skilled Compensation Manager to oversee and enhance our client's compensation programs in Appleton, Wisconsin. This role requires a strategic thinker who can conduct in-depth market analyses, produce insightful metrics, and collaborate effectively with other HR functions to ensure competitive and equitable pay practices. Responsibilities:• Manage and optimize the company's compensation programs to align with organizational goals and market standards.• Conduct comprehensive market analysis to benchmark compensation structures and identify competitive trends.• Develop and present key metrics and reports to provide actionable insights to leadership.• Collaborate with HR teams to integrate compensation strategies with broader talent management initiatives.• Ensure compliance with workers' compensation laws and other relevant regulations.• Oversee compensation surveys to gather and analyze external data for decision-making.• Advise leadership on compensation strategies to attract and retain top talent.• Provide guidance to managers and employees regarding compensation policies and practices.• Monitor industry trends and recommend adjustments to maintain competitive pay scales.• Partner with cross-functional teams to address compensation-related challenges and opportunities.
2026-09-14T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Appleton, Wisconsin
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Temporary / Contract
33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join a Financial Services organization for a Long-term Contract opportunity. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who thrives in a fast-moving environment and brings strong analytical judgment to month-end and financial reporting activities. The position offers the chance to contribute to core accounting operations, support leadership with meaningful financial insights, and collaborate across teams to strengthen reporting accuracy and compliance. Responsibilities:• Lead critical month-end close activities, including preparing journal entries, completing reconciliations, and producing supporting schedules related to key accounting areas such as compensation.• Develop monthly financial analyses for management by examining profit and loss results and balance sheet activity, highlighting notable fluctuations and underlying drivers.• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to uphold accounting policies, maintain effective controls, and respond to business-related financial questions and requests.• Evaluate financial performance through trend reviews, metric analysis, and comparative benchmarking to support informed decision-making.• Support quarterly review processes and assist internal and external auditors by organizing documentation, responding to inquiries, and contributing to testing activities.• Complete balance sheet reconciliations on a recurring basis and investigate discrepancies to help ensure the accuracy of financial records.• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting and reporting workflows through process improvements and increased automation.• Contribute to broader departmental priorities and take ownership of special assignments and ad hoc accounting projects as business needs arise.
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

5 results for Cost Accounting Manager in Appleton, WI