Cost Accountant

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Waukesha, WI, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Appliances • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
The Cost Accountant manages cost accounting tasks, month-end processing, reconciles general ledger accounts, and ensures compliance with standards and audit requests.
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We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.

For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.


Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

In the role of Cost Accountant working onsite in Waukesha, Wisconsin you will be part of the Corporate Accounting/Finance team.

The Cost Accountant is responsible for providing support for cost accounting functions including standard cost updates, calculating, analyzing and updating costing rates, verifying and posting inventory transactions into the general ledger, maintaining product cost, creating and posting journal entries, general ledger account reconciliation and analysis, fixed asset accounting, Sarbanes Oxley compliance and fulfilling various external audit requests.  

Major Responsibilities

  • Actively participate in month-end closing process by accurately and timely preparing account analysis and related journal entries.

  • Reconcile various general ledger accounts.

  • Investigate and document reconciling items.

  • Assist in preparation of various inventory reports and charts with high-level accuracy.

  • Participate in preparing monthly financial book.

  • Maintain material product costs and review variances.

  • Analyze manufacturing variances.

  • Contribute in executing plan for internal control compliance.

  • Collaborate with other departments and accounting team to provide inventory/costing support.

  • Assist with various external audits as required and provides requested items accurately and timely.

  • Maintain knowledge of standard costing and inventory management to supply accurate information under tight deadlines.

  • Prepare and/or maintain documentation of current processes and procedures.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting or finance or equivalent experience

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

  • Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities

  • Goal-oriented and ability to meet aggressive deadlines

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to work in a diverse, dynamic environment

  • Knowledge of standard costing and inventory management

  • Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley, GAAP and FASB

  • Knowledge in a variety of cost accounting concepts, practices, and procedures

Preferred Job Requirements

Certification / License

  • CPA/CPA candidate

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls.  The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders.  The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting or finance or equivalent experience
  • Knowledge of standard costing and inventory management
  • Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley, GAAP and FASB
  • Knowledge in a variety of cost accounting concepts, practices, and procedures
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The Company
HQ: Waukesha, Wisconsin
3,437 Employees
Year Founded: 1959

What We Do

Generac is a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world. Our purpose is to lead the evolution to a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world through our backup and prime power systems. As a company, we are committed to sustainable, cleaner energy products poised to revolutionize the 21st century electrical grid. Founded in 1959, Generac introduced the first affordable backup generator and later created the category of automatic home standby generators. Generac’s people contribute to the company’s growth and success by living our corporate values everyday - integrity, innovation, agility, teamwork, and excellence. We foster a culture that supports diversity, equity, inclusivity, and good corporate citizenship, globally. If you're interested in powering your future with Generac, visit www.generac.com/about-us/careers to find a position that fits your career goals and celebrated talents. #PoweringPossibilities #ThePowerOfGenerac

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