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About the Role

Radius Packaging is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Finance team at our New Berlin, WI location. This role ensures the accuracy of our daily accounting system while supporting cost management, financial reporting, budgeting, and business decision-making in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Analyze production, material, labor, and overhead costs and prepare meaningful cost reports for management.
Assist with monthly and annual reporting, including cost of goods sold (COGS), inventory, and work-in-progress (WIP) analysis.
Perform actual-to-standard cost variance analysis and help identify cost-saving and profitability improvement opportunities.
Support cost forecasting, budgeting, pricing analysis, and project cost tracking.
Maintain accurate accounting records for raw materials, WIP, finished goods, capital projects, and fixed assets.
Reconcile inventory and cost-related general ledger accounts and support month-end activities, including bank and account reconciliations.
Coordinate and support physical inventory counts, investigate discrepancies, and help strengthen inventory controls.
Prepare audit workpapers and documentation and support external auditors with manufacturing cost, inventory, and production-related information.
Partner with Production, Operations, Commercial, and Finance teams to explain financial results, improve cost visibility, and support sound business decisions.
Help refine cost accounting systems, processes, standards, controls, and reporting tools.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that reduce waste, standardize processes, and improve financial and operational efficiency.
Maintain compliance with GAAP, company policies, GMP, food safety, and food quality requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
One to five years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, or experience auditing manufacturers' financial statements and cost accounting practices.
Strong understanding of accounting principles, inventory management, cost accounting, and manufacturing processes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience with corporate accounting software that supports GAAP reporting.
Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, organization, written and verbal communication, and the ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to collaborate across functions and explain accounting and budgeting concepts to non-financial team members.

Skills

Excel
Corporate accounting software
GAAP reporting
ERP system experience preferred
IQMS or Oracle experience is a plus
Business analytics or reporting tools such as Tableau, Salesforce, or Power BI is preferred

Location

New Berlin, WI

Work Type

Full Time
Salaried (M-F)

Experience Level

One to five years

Education Level

4 Year Degree
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Salary/Compensations

Undisclosed

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Vacation and company-paid holidays
401(k) with company match
Bonus potential
Life and disability insurance
HSA and FSA options
Training and development opportunities
Employee referral bonus program

About the Company

Radius Packaging is an award-winning manufacturer driven by quality, innovation, and people.
We are proud to be named Plastics News - Plastics Processor of the Year and recognized as a Top Workplace by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for two consecutive years.
Our culture is grounded in "The Radius Way" - our core values and guiding principles: • Champion Positive Change • Act with Integrity • Strive for Excellence • Emphasize Community • Work Together