Cost accountant

CFS; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our La Porte, IN team. This onsite role focuses on analyzing manufacturing costs, supporting financial reporting, and delivering actionable insights to improve operational performance.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of manufacturing or cost accounting experience, strong analytical abilities, and excellent communication skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• At least 1 year of manufacturing accounting or cost accounting experience.
• Strong Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing costs, including labor, materials, overhead, and production variances.
• Prepare and analyze cost reports, inventory data, and financial information to identify trends and opportunities.
• Support month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Investigate cost and production variances and communicate findings to management and operations.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, standard costing, and cost analysis.
• Monitor inventory and manufacturing-related expenses for accuracy and efficiency.
• Partner with operations and other departments to improve cost controls and profitability.
• Identify process improvements and provide analytical support for business decisions.
• Ensure financial data is accurate, timely, and compliant with accounting standards.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Variance analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Cost Accountant

Location: La Porte, Indiana

Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite

Salary: $80,000–$90,000

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Accountant to join our team in La Porte, Indiana. This position will play a key role in analyzing manufacturing costs, supporting financial reporting, and providing meaningful insight into operational performance.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of manufacturing experience, strong analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing costs, including labor, materials, overhead, and production variances.


• Prepare and analyze cost reports, inventory data, and financial information to identify trends and opportunities.


• Support month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.


• Investigate cost and production variances and communicate findings to management and operations.


• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, standard costing, and cost analysis.


• Monitor inventory and manufacturing-related expenses for accuracy and efficiency.


• Partner with operations and other departments to improve cost controls and profitability.


• Identify process improvements and provide analytical support for business decisions.


• Ensure financial data is accurate, timely, and compliant with accounting standards.

Qualifications

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


• At least 1 year of manufacturing accounting or cost accounting experience.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while managing multiple priorities.


• Strong Excel and financial analysis skills.


• Ability to work collaboratively with accounting, operations, and leadership teams.


• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working independently.


• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.

Why This Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly analytical Cost Accountant looking to make an impact within a manufacturing environment. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with operations and leadership while directly contributing to improved cost control, financial accuracy, and overall profitability.

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