Accountant

CFS; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking an Accountant to join our South Bend, IN team. This 100% onsite role involves cost analysis, analyzing purchase price variances, and maintaining general ledger entries with accurate journal postings.

You will reconcile accounts payable, freight expenses, and support month-end close with timely reporting. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting with 3+ years of accounting experience, including cost accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, cost accounting preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and familiarity with a major ERP.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and strong cross-functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform cost analysis and analyze purchase price variances.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries.
• Reconcile accounts payable and freight expenses; complete reconciliations.
• Support month-end close with timely reconciliations and reporting.

Skills

Cost analysis

Purchase price variances

General ledger

Journal entries

Accounts payable

Month-end close

Reconciliations

Excel proficiency

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

ERP system

Job description

Position: Accountant

Location: South Bend, IN (100% onsite)

About The Opportunity For An Accountant

• Company consistently ranks at the top of its industry and is rapidly growing with strong promotion-from-within
• Collaborative team culture—ideal for an inquisitive problem-solver who enjoys partnering across departments
• What employees say (Glassdoor): “Competitive pay and ability to grow”
• “Terrific PTO”
• “Everyone is invested in your success and pushes you to be the best”

Overview Of The Accountant Role

• Perform cost analysis and analyze purchase price variances
• Maintain general ledger accounts; prepare accurate journal entries
• Reconcile accounts payable and freight expenses; complete account reconciliations
• Support month-end close with timely reconciliations and reporting

Preferred Qualifications For The Accountant Role

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 3+ years of accounting experience (cost accounting preferred)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; familiarity with a major ERP
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and creative problem-solver with strong communication skills across all levels

Salary

$52,500–$62,500 annually. Role is 100% onsite