Cost Accountant

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

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Cost Accountant to join our manufacturing accounting team. This role focuses on analyzing costs, inventory, and financial performance while collaborating closely with operations.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of manufacturing accounting experience, strong cost accounting knowledge, and advanced Excel skills to drive cost improvements and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory, and general accounting principles.
• Experience with standard costing, variance analysis, and month-end close preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze data, identify discrepancies, and communicate findings effectively.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and maintain product and manufacturing costs.
• Support month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Analyze inventory, variances, and cost of goods sold.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Partner with operations to identify cost trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain accurate costing and accounting records.
• Support audits and other accounting projects as needed.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory management

Excel

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication findings

Education

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

Tools

Excel (Advanced)

ERP/Costing systems

Job description

COST ACCOUNTANT – MANUFACTURING

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Cost Accountant to join its accounting team. This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working closely with operations and analyzing costs, inventory, and financial performance.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze and maintain product and manufacturing costs


• Support month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations


• Analyze inventory, variances, and cost of goods sold


• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting


• Partner with operations to identify cost trends and opportunities for improvement


• Maintain accurate costing and accounting records


• Support audits and other accounting projects as needed

What We’re Looking For

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


• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment


• Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory, and general accounting principles


• Experience with standard costing, variance analysis, and month-end close preferred


• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail


• Ability to analyze data, identify discrepancies, and communicate findings effectively