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4 results for Budget Analyst in Milwaukee, WI

Cost Accountant

West Bend, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to support manufacturing finance operations in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate product costing, strengthening inventory controls, and delivering financial insight that helps improve margins and operational performance. The ideal candidate brings strong cost accounting expertise, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams across production, supply chain, engineering, and finance. Responsibilities: • Manage the standard costing framework by maintaining accurate material, labor, and overhead assumptions used in product costing. • Perform detailed cost build analyses, including reviews of bills of materials and production routings, to ensure product costs reflect current manufacturing activity. • Establish and revise costs for new items, product updates, and engineering changes while keeping standards aligned with business operations. • Lead inventory valuation activities, including reserve assessments and reconciliation of inventory balances between accounting records and supporting systems. • Partner with plant and supply chain teams to investigate inventory differences, support count programs, and improve overall stock accuracy. • Evaluate purchase price, labor, overhead, and production variances, determine underlying drivers, and recommend corrective actions to reduce unfavorable results. • Prepare manufacturing-related journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules required for month-end close, reporting, and audit readiness. • Deliver margin and profitability analysis by product line and customer group to identify trends and support better business decisions. • Collaborate with operations and leadership on pricing, sourcing, make-versus-buy evaluations, capital spending analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and ongoing process improvements.
2026-06-18T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst II_BSNA

Milwaukee, WI
onsite
Temporary / Contract
30.4 - 35.2 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst II to support accounting operations for a Long-term Contract position based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In this role, you will help maintain accurate financial records by reviewing account activity, investigating discrepancies, and supporting month-end and recurring ledger processes. This opportunity is well suited for someone who is comfortable working with accounting data, applying GAAP concepts, and managing priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Review and reconcile balance sheet accounts to confirm transactions are properly recorded and balances are accurate under company policy and accounting standards. • Analyze general ledger and supporting subledger activity against source records, identify inconsistencies, and take action to resolve discrepancies. • Carry out recurring ledger-related processes, including scheduled entries and updates tied to billing, fixed assets, investments, cost activity, and other accounting subsystems. • Investigate accounting exceptions by researching financial records, journal activity, vendor information, expense items, and related documentation. • Organize daily and periodic workload based on business needs, adjusting priorities as necessary to complete assignments efficiently and on time. • Prepare spreadsheet-based analysis to explain account movements, validate financial data, and highlight unusual balance or variance trends. • Support accurate financial reporting by ensuring transactional activity aligns with internal controls, compliance expectations, and established accounting practices.
2026-07-01T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

New Berlin, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a skilled Project Accountant to join our team in New Berlin, Wisconsin. This role is integral to supporting project management, operations, and finance leadership by providing comprehensive financial oversight across various projects and business units. The ideal candidate will focus on ensuring accuracy, compliance, and transparency in financial reporting while driving profitability and continuous improvement. Responsibilities: • Oversee monthly financial close activities for projects, including account analysis, reconciliations, and journal entries while ensuring compliance with accounting standards. • Monitor project costs and compare baselines to actuals, conducting detailed variance analyses to identify and address discrepancies. • Manage monthly forecasting processes for assigned projects, ensuring alignment with operational goals and financial transparency. • Assist in developing annual budgets and rolling forecasts to support strategic planning and decision-making. • Maintain and enhance documentation for internal controls, audits, and compliance requirements. • Analyze labor costs and workforce productivity, delivering actionable insights to improve efficiency and utilization. • Collaborate with Project Managers and Operations leaders to strengthen financial discipline and improve cost management practices. • Partner with the Business Controller and Finance teams on ad hoc reporting, analysis, and process improvement initiatives.
2026-06-25T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Kenosha, WI
onsite
Temporary to Hire
24 - 26.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Project Accountant to join a team in Wisconsin in a contract capacity. This position supports high-volume billing operations by preparing accurate invoices, reviewing financial information, and helping maintain timely account activity. The role is well suited for someone with a strong accounting foundation who can manage routine billing work while coordinating effectively with internal partners and support teams. Responsibilities:• Manage daily billing workflow by reviewing billing queues, notes, and supporting information needed to generate invoices.• Create and process customer invoices in alignment with client requirements and established internal standards.• Verify billing records for accuracy and completeness before invoices are released to customers.• Examine reports, account details, and ledger activity to identify inconsistencies and raise issues when follow-up is required.• Contribute to month-end close tasks by assisting with accrual entries, account reconciliations, and related reporting.• Review unbilled accounts receivable and other billing-related data to improve invoice accuracy and support cash flow visibility.• Address billing questions from internal stakeholders and clients with timely, clear communication.• Maintain organized billing documentation and help strengthen procedures and internal controls across the billing process.• Partner with internal teams and offshore resources to keep invoicing schedules on track and meet service expectations.
2026-07-01T00:00:00Z