Cost Accountant

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family!

This position may include access to controlled information or technology under U.S. export control laws. Employment may be contingent on either the applicant verifying that the applicant falls under the “U.S. Person” definition (including U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or the employer timely obtaining any necessary export license under federal law. The employer evaluates export licensing on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion, as export license applications can take many weeks to process.

This position is hybrid 3 days a week in office in either Woodstock, IL or Shawano, WI with monthly travel to the opposite site.

POSITION PURPOSE/MISSION: Serve as a subject matter expert in cost and inventory accounting. Lead month-end close activities, perform advanced cost and margin analysis, and partner cross-functionally to provide insights that drive operational efficiency and financial performance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• 4–6 years of cost accounting or manufacturing finance experience.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Proficiency in ERP systems and Excel.

• Understanding of US GAAP, inventory valuation, and cost allocation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• CPA, CMA, or MBA.

• 6–8 years of experience in cost accounting and manufacturing environments.

• Experience leading close processes or improvement initiatives.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Lead monthly cost accounting close, including cost roll-ups and reconciliations.

• Analyze manufacturing variances and prepare cost performance reports with actionable insights.

• Support standard cost setting and periodic updates.

• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to interpret cost results and identify improvement opportunities.

• Provide financial input for capital investments, production efficiency, and pricing decisions.

• Maintain strong internal controls around cost and inventory accounting.

• Lead initiatives to automate and improve cost reporting and data accuracy.

• Provide support for other accounting functions when needed

• Support and guide junior accountants, sharing technical expertise and best practices.
• Follow Environmental, Quality and Safety Management System procedures and requirements.
• Ability to meet the essential job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, as outlined in the job description.

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We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing. Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).