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4 results for Senior Cost Accountant in Blue Mounds, WI
- Monroe, WI
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
- <p><strong>Senior Cost Accountant in Monroe, WI. For immediate consideration, contact Jon Wright at 608-338-1052.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is currently seeking a highly-skilled Sr. Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing company in Monroe, Wisconsin. This position is responsible for delivering accurate product cost insights, strengthening financial reporting, and helping leaders make informed operational and strategic decisions. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of cost accounting methods, a strong grasp of inventory and production cost controls, and the ability to identify opportunities that improve profitability and efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Analyze manufacturing expenses, material usage, labor allocation, and overhead to produce accurate product costing and margin insights.</p><p>• Maintain and refine standard cost models, ensuring updates reflect changes in production methods, pricing, and operational inputs.</p><p>• Prepare cost reports and financial analyses that support planning, performance reviews, and leadership decision-making.</p><p>• Reconcile inventory balances, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies affecting financial accuracy.</p><p>• Partner with operations, supply chain, and finance teams to evaluate cost trends and recommend improvements that enhance efficiency and profitability.</p><p>• Support budgeting and forecasting activities by developing cost assumptions, reviewing spending patterns, and monitoring results against expectations.</p><p>• Review production variances and explain key drivers related to materials, labor, and overhead performance.</p><p>• Strengthen cost control processes and reporting practices to improve visibility into plant-level and product-level financial performance.</p>
- 2026-11-10T00:00:00Z
- Dane County, WI
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 76000 - 92000 USD / Yearly
- <p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Dane County, Wisconsin. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting close activities, and delivering meaningful analysis to guide business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong general accounting expertise, sharp analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments in a multi-location environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead core month-end accounting activities by preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation to ensure timely and accurate close results.</p><p>• Oversee assigned balance sheet accounts, identify outstanding reconciling items, and drive prompt resolution of discrepancies.</p><p>• Evaluate financial results and investigate unusual movements or variances to confirm completeness, accuracy, and proper accounting treatment.</p><p>• Assist with cost accounting work, including inventory valuation, maintenance of standard costs, and analysis of manufacturing variances.</p><p>• Monitor spending and cost patterns, providing clear insight into trends and fluctuations that impact financial performance.</p><p>• Prepare internal financial reporting and respond to ad hoc analysis requests for management and business leaders.</p><p>• Support audit readiness by gathering requested materials, maintaining control documentation, and helping meet compliance requirements.</p><p>• Strengthen accounting operations by documenting procedures, promoting consistency, and contributing to process and system improvement efforts.</p><p>• Partner with colleagues across functions to improve data reliability and ensure transactions are recorded appropriately under company policies.</p><p>• Contribute to additional projects and priorities as business needs evolve. </p>
- 2026-11-03T00:00:00Z
- Madison, WI
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for an experienced Sr. Project Accountant to support project financial operations for a manufacturing facility in Madison, Wisconsin. In this role, you will oversee project accounting activities from setup through closeout, helping maintain accurate billing, revenue recognition, forecasting, and month-end reporting. This position works closely with project teams and cross-functional partners to strengthen financial controls, improve cash flow performance, and support reliable business results.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage project financial administration from initial setup to final closeout, ensuring records are accurate and aligned with contract terms.<br>• Review invoicing activity for accuracy and completeness, resolve complex billing discrepancies, and maintain high-quality billing data within the system.<br>• Perform month-end accounting tasks such as calculating project revenue, preparing accruals, and reconciling general ledger balances in accordance with U.S. GAAP.<br>• Partner with internal and external auditors by coordinating documentation and support for financial reviews tied to projects and customers.<br>• Develop and maintain recurring forecasts for invoicing, cash flow, and working capital to improve financial visibility and planning.<br>• Drive consistency across project accounting processes by establishing standards, refining workflows, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.<br>• Evaluate commercial terms and operational challenges that affect collections and project cash performance, then recommend practical improvements.<br>• Maintain compliance with financial policies, internal controls, and standard procedures across project accounting activities.<br>• Collaborate with credit and collections teams to accelerate cash receipt and address invoice or payment-related issues.<br>• Work closely with project management, engineering, and other business functions to support sound financial execution throughout the project lifecycle.
- 2026-11-03T00:00:00Z
- Madison, WI
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 60000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
- <p>Our Robert Half Madison team is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Entry Level Accountant. This on-site position offers recent graduates or early-career accounting professionals an opportunity to grow and gain hands-on experience in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have 1+ years experience. For consideration and more detail please apply with your most up to date resume and call 608-338-1052!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Perform daily accounting tasks including journal entries, account reconciliations, and accounts payable/receivable processing</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Support the preparation of financial statements and reports</li><li>Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures</li><li>Help with audits by providing necessary documentation and information</li><li>Collaborate with the accounting team to identify and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Utilize accounting software and Microsoft Excel for data entry and analysis</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00Z