Cost Accountant – Exciting Opportunity!
Creative Financial Staffing
Eau Claire, WI · Posted November 3, 2026
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Cost Accountant
Location: Eau Claire, WI
About the Cost Accountant Opportunity
We are partnering with a growing manufacturer seeking a Cost Accountant to support plant operations and drive financial performance through detailed cost analysis. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working closely with manufacturing teams and using data to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve operational efficiency.
This position offers visibility across finance and operations, exposure to a large-scale manufacturing environment, and long-term growth potential within an expanding organization.
Highlights of the Cost Accountant
Base salary: $75,000-$90,000
Potential for future career advancement within a growing organization
Growth-oriented, family-owned company with over 1 billion in revenue
Long-term advancement as the organization continues to expand
Comprehensive benefits package
Key Responsibilities for the Cost Accountant
Perform material, labor, and overhead cost analysis
Analyze manufacturing variances and identify root causes
Monitor and report on scrap, yield, and production performance metrics
Support inventory accounting and cost accounting processes
Assist with capital expenditure tracking and accounting
Prepare financial reports and cost analyses for management
Partner with production and operations leaders to identify cost reduction opportunities
Support month-end close activities related to manufacturing accounting
Drive continuous improvement initiatives through financial insights and analysis
Qualifications for the Cost Accountant
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing cost accounting experience
Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, and variance analysis
Experience working in a manufacturing environment
Preferred Qualifications for the Cost Accountant
Experience with SAP or other ERP systems
Experience supporting multiple manufacturing locations
Background in inventory management and operational finance
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