Cost Accountant

ManpowerGroup; Warrendale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Cost Accountant to join our finance team in Warrendale, PA. The role focuses on cost analysis, reconciliations, and costing structures for manufacturing operations. You will ensure GAAP compliance and partner with cross-functional teams to improve financial processes.

The ideal candidate brings a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 3–5 years in factory costing, with strong analytical and communication skills. Overtime may be required in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in factory accounting or developing cost structures.
• Advanced knowledge of Cost Accounting principles and GAAP.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and large business systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with job closings, invoicing, and financial reconciliations.
• Develop and analyze cost structures in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Apply advanced knowledge of Cost Accounting principles to support financial decision-making.
• Perform detailed financial analysis and reporting.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure accurate financial data and GAAP compliance.

Skills

Cost accounting

GAAP

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Our client, a manufacturing and industrial business, is seeking a Cost Accountant to join their team. As a Cost Accountant, you will be part of the Finance Department supporting the accounting and financial analysis functions. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, effective communication abilities, and a proactive approach, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title:

Cost Accountant

Location:

Warrendale, PA

Pay Range:

DOE

Shift:

Daylight hours, Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm. Overtime may be required.

What's the Job?

• Assist with job closings, invoicing, and financial reconciliations
• Develop and analyze cost structures in manufacturing or industrial settings
• Apply advanced knowledge of Cost Accounting principles to support financial decision-making
• Perform detailed financial analysis and reporting
• Collaborate with team members to ensure accurate financial data and compliance with GAAP

What's Needed?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in factory accounting or developing cost structures
• Advanced knowledge of Cost Accounting principles and GAAP
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and large business systems

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment
• Engage in meaningful financial analysis and process improvement
• Collaborate with a diverse and supportive team
• Work in a professional business casual setting
• Potential for career growth within the organization

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.