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Cost Accountant

Lakeside Foods, Inc.

MANITOWOC, WIJobSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Location
MANITOWOC, WI
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Job overview

Lakeside Foods is seeking a Cost Accountant to support accurate and timely costing, reporting, and analysis across the company, subsidiaries, and joint ventures. The role contributes to financial reporting, product costing, and business decision support. It prepares cost and profitability reports, supports close schedules and pricing analysis, and performs product-costing activities. The company offers competitive pay based on experience, insurance, retirement matching, paid time off, training, and professional development.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Cost ReportingCosting MethodsProduct CostingAccounting PrinciplesMicrosoft ExcelData AnalysisData ManipulationAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingPriority ManagementDeadline ManagementAttention to DetailAccuracyCollaborationIntegrityAccountabilityProfessional Judgment

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Accounting or Equivalent Experience2+ Years Accounting Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people's lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together - valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and there's a seat at the table for you. Lakeside Foods is seeking a Cost Accountant to support the accurate and timely costing, reporting, and analysis of products across Lakeside Foods, subsidiaries, and joint ventures. This role plays a key part in financial reporting, product costing, and business decision support through strong analytical and problemsolving skills. What You'll Get Competitive pay based on experience Affordable, marketleading medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan with company match Paid vacation and personal time Paid training and professional development opportunities A collaborative corporate accounting environment Longterm growth opportunities with a stable, familyowned company What You'll Do Prepare and analyze cost reporting for direct labor, overhead, warehouse, selling, G&A, and interest using appropriate costing methods Support monthly, fiscal, budget, and projection close schedules Develop and maintain profitbyproduct reporting and supporting schedules Support preparation of Income Statement components, including cost of goods sold and warehouse costs Prepare customer profitability reporting and support Sales with pricing analysis Ensure accuracy of cost data through proper use of accounting systems and tools Review or support work of cost accounting team members as needed Perform assigned product costing activities with a focus on accuracy and timeliness Support special projects and additional accounting duties as assigned What You'll Bring Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience 2-4 years of accounting experience with ability to apply accounting principles Skills & Abilities Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and manipulation Strong analytical and problemsolving skills Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines Strong attention to detail and accuracy Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment Demonstrated integrity, accountability, and professional judgment Why Lakeside Foods Founded in 1887, Lakeside Foods is a familyowned company with a long history of quality, integrity, and operational excellence. We invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow while making a meaningful impact across our organization. Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they... For full info follow application link. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/F248A5721BED4CA8 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.

How this job compares

Set against the 3,474 open Accountant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
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  • US median$76–100K/yr1,029 salary ranges
  • US median$45–50/hr891 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 83 open Accountant jobs in Wisconsin and 3,474 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Accountant postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (2,294 postings).
Education
1,867 of the 3,474 open Accountant jobs (54%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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