Cost Accountant

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Bluffton (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is assisting a growing manufacturing organization in Bluffton, IN to hire a Cost Accountant. The role focuses on analyzing product and manufacturing costs, supporting month-end close, and partnering with operations to identify cost improvement opportunities.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in accounting or related field, 3+ years in manufacturing, strong cost accounting knowledge, and proficient Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory, and general accounting principles
• Experience with standard costing, variance analysis, and month-end close preferred
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail
• Ability to analyze data, identify discrepancies, and communicate findings effectively

Responsibilities

• Analyze and maintain product and manufacturing costs
• Support month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
• Analyze inventory, variances, and cost of goods sold
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Partner with operations to identify cost trends and opportunities for improvement
• Maintain accurate costing and accounting records
• Support audits and other accounting projects as needed

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory

General accounting

Excel

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

COST ACCOUNTANT - MANUFACTURING

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Cost Accountant to join its accounting team. This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working closely with operations and analyzing costs, inventory, and financial performance.

What You'll Do:

• Analyze and maintain product and manufacturing costs
• Support month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
• Analyze inventory, variances, and cost of goods sold
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Partner with operations to identify cost trends and opportunities for improvement
• Maintain accurate costing and accounting records
• Support audits and other accounting projects as needed

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory, and general accounting principles
• Experience with standard costing, variance analysis, and month-end close preferred
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail
• Ability to analyze data, identify discrepancies, and communicate findings effectively