Plant Cost Accountant

Location: Poynette, WI (On-site 12 days/week) & Madison, WI Office
Potential Contract to Hire

Are you an experienced cost accountant looking for an opportunity to make an immediate impact in a dynamic manufacturing environment? We are seeking a Plant Cost Accountant to provide temporary support, with the potential to transition into a permanent role for the right candidate.

What Youll Do

• Own plant financial reporting and serve as a key business partner to Operations Leadership.
• Act as liaison between operations and other departments.
• Complete month-end cost of goods sold entries and validate system data.
• Review inventory purchase transactions, analyze variances, and prepare summaries by category.
• Manage inventory accuracy processes, including cycle counting and reconciliation.
• Prepare product line income statements, margin reports, and variance analyses.
• Provide plants with daily labor and weekly overhead reports.
• Lead monthly operations reviews with variance explanations and corrective action recommendations.
• Support annual budget preparation and periodic forecast updates.
• Update standard inventory costs and product pricing in ERP systems.
• Drive cost-out initiatives and productivity improvements to offset inflation.

• Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance (MBA/CPA a plus).
• Experience: 5+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting standards (BOMs, standard costing, reserves).
• ERP system experience (JDE, SAP, or similar).
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and recommend solutions.

• Type: Temporary assignment with potential to become permanent.
• Schedule: Hybrid 12 days/week at Poynette plant, remaining days in Madison office.
• Compensation: Based on qualifications.

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