Job Openings Cost Accountant

About the job Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant Manufacturing

Salary: $90,000$100,000 + Annual Profit Sharing (300400% payout)

Schedule: On-site with hybrid option (Fridays remote)

Join a high-impact cost accounting role at a leading manufacturing facility. You'll manage costing, inventory, and reporting processes that directly support operational and financial decisions. Ideal for someone looking to grow into a Finance Manager role within 2-3 years.

We are looking for a cost accountant ready to make a measurable impact. This plant plays a key role in the U.S. manufacturing footprint, and your work will directly support leadership decisions, cost savings, and financial growth.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Own month-end close and prepare monthly financial reports
  • Maintain and improve the standard cost system: labor, materials, and overhead
  • Ensure routing and Bill of Materials (BOMs) are accurate for costing
  • Oversee annual physical inventory and manage cycle counting
  • Research part cost issues and assist in setting costs for parts outside the quoting system
  • Analyze cost and budget variances and communicate findings
  • Support plant leadership with forecasts, budgeting, and cost controls
  • Route and manage AP invoices using internal software
  • Ensure proper capitalization of assets and track capital expenditures
  • Monitor and report on continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 3+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing setting
  • Strong ERP experience (Oracle preferred)
  • Self-starter who works well independently and cross-functionally

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