Cost Accountant

CFS; Goshen (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Cost Accountant in Goshen, Indiana to support manufacturing cost control and margin analysis. This on-site role collaborates with operations and leadership to improve costing methods, reporting accuracy, and internal controls.

You will own standard costs, perform variance analysis, and assist in budgeting and forecasting to drive cost efficiency and informed decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• 3–6 years cost accounting experience in manufacturing.
• Strong costing, variance analysis and inventory accounting.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP/NetSuite/Epicor/Oracle or similar).
• Advanced Excel skills and analytical ability.
• Detail-oriented with ability to communicate insights to non-financial teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and maintain standard costs, variances, and inventory valuations.
• Prepare and analyze cost reports related to labor, materials, and overhead.
• Support month-end close with inventory and cost-related journal entries.
• Partner with operations to identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and margin analysis.
• Ensure accurate BOMs, routings, and cost structures within the ERP system.
• Support internal and external audits related to inventory and costing.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

ERP systems (SAP/NetSuite/Epicor/Oracle)

Job description

• Established Manufacturing Presence: Join a well-known organization in the Goshen area with complex costing needs and stable operations.


• High-Impact Role: Play a critical role in cost control, margin analysis, and operational decision-making.


• Cross-Functional Exposure: Partner closely with operations, production, and leadership teams.


• Process Improvement Focus: Opportunity to improve costing methods, reporting accuracy, and internal controls.


• Career Growth Potential: Strong pathway into Senior Cost Accountant, Plant Controller, or Finance leadership roles.

Cost Accountant – Goshen, Indiana

Salary: $65,000–$85,000 annually

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Established Manufacturing Presence: Join a well-known organization in the Goshen area with complex costing needs and stable operations.


• High-Impact Role: Play a critical role in cost control, margin analysis, and operational decision-making.


• Cross-Functional Exposure: Partner closely with operations, production, and leadership teams.


• Process Improvement Focus: Opportunity to improve costing methods, reporting accuracy, and internal controls.


• Career Growth Potential: Strong pathway into Senior Cost Accountant, Plant Controller, or Finance leadership roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and maintain standard costs, variances, and inventory valuations


• Prepare and analyze cost reports related to labor, materials, and overhead


• Support month-end close with inventory and cost-related journal entries


• Partner with operations to identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements


• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and margin analysis


• Ensure accurate BOMs, routings, and cost structures within the ERP system


• Support internal and external audits related to inventory and costing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field


• 3–6 years of cost accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment


• Strong understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory accounting


• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite, Epicor, Oracle, or similar)


• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities


• Detail-oriented with the ability to communicate financial insights to non-financial teams

Work Setting: On-site

Location: Goshen, Indiana