Cost Accountant

Movement Search & Delivery; Shelbyville (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a cost accountant in Shelbyville, Indiana. This full-time role involves auditing financial transactions, reconciling accounts, and supporting financial closings. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance and 2-3 years of experience in manufacturing. Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment required.

Responsibilities

• Record, review, and audit financial transactions in compliance with GAAP.
• Reconcile assigned accounts and ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities.
• Analyze variances and present monthly financial reviews to management.
• Develop direct labor and overhead rates for planning and standard cost comparisons.
• Contribute to quarterly reforecasting and annual budgeting.
• Provide accounting support to plant locations as needed.
• Assist in creating and maintaining company policies and procedures.
• Promote company mission, vision, and safety initiatives.
• Perform additional accounting duties as required.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Team-oriented mindset

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics AX (Axapta)

Job description

Overview

Cost accountant for a leading supplier to the industrial and residential markets.

Base pay range: $65,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

This range is provided by Movement Search & Delivery. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Salary up to $80,000.00 + 12% bonus. Travel up to 10% during peak periods.

Responsibilities

• Record, review, and audit financial transactions in compliance with GAAP.
• Reconcile assigned accounts and ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities.
• Analyze variances and present monthly financial reviews to management.
• Develop direct labor and overhead rates for planning and standard cost comparisons.
• Contribute to quarterly reforecasting and annual budgeting.
• Provide accounting support to plant locations as needed.
• Assist in creating and maintaining company policies and procedures to strengthen internal controls and safeguard assets.
• Actively promote company mission, vision, code of conduct, and 5S + Safety initiatives.
• Travel up to 10% during peak periods.
• Perform additional accounting duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2–3 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment (required).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• ERP system experience required; Microsoft Dynamics AX (Axapta) preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and written skills.
• Team-oriented mindset with strong collaboration skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Manufacturing

Industries

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Student loan assistance
• Tuition assistance