Cost Accountant

CFS; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Every other Friday off

401(k) match

PTO, holidays, medical, dental, and VI

Job summary

CFS in Columbus, IN is seeking a Cost Accountant to maintain standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead, and to analyze variances for actionable improvements. You will reconcile inventory and support month-end close while partnering with operations to drive costing accuracy across the business.

The role offers exposure to cross-functional teams including operations, engineering, and purchasing, with a strong benefits package and growth opportunities within a French-owned global

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Manufacturing industry experience required.
• Cost accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead.
• Analyze variances and provide recommendations.
• Reconcile inventory, WIP, and finished goods accounts.
• Support month-end close, inventory accounting, and cost reporting.
• Prepare profitability and cost analysis reports for leadership.
• Partner with operations to improve costing accuracy and identify efficiencies.

Skills

2+ years accounting experience

Manufacturing exp

Cost accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

• Every other Friday off for improved work-life balance
• Small accounting team with high visibility and direct leadership exposure
• Opportunity to work cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and purchasing
• Stable, French-owned global manufacturing company
• Ability to make a direct impact on profitability and business decisions
• Strong benefits package including 401(k) match, PTO, holidays, medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Growth-oriented environment with future advancement potential

Salary: $70,000-$85,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Every other Friday off for improved work-life balance
• Small accounting team with high visibility and direct leadership exposure
• Opportunity to work cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and purchasing
• Stable, French-owned global manufacturing company
• Ability to make a direct impact on profitability and business decisions
• Strong benefits package including 401(k) match, PTO, holidays, medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Growth-oriented environment with future advancement potential

Key Responsibilities For The Cost Accountant

• Maintain and update standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead
• Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances and provide recommendations
• Reconcile inventory, work-in-process, and finished goods accounts
• Support month-end close, inventory accounting, and cost reporting
• Prepare profitability and cost analysis reports for leadership
• Partner with operations to improve costing accuracy and identify efficiencies

Qualifications For The Cost Accountant

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• 2+ years of accounting experience
• Manufacturing industry experience required
• Cost accounting experience preferred
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems preferred