Cost Accountant

Manpower, Inc.; Waynesboro (Franklin County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

FSA/HRA accounts

401(k), paid vacation, and company hol

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. is seeking a Cost Accountant for a manufacturing facility in Waynesboro, PA. The role focuses on analyzing production costs, inventory, labor, and overhead to improve profitability and cost control.

You will develop budgets and forecasts, prepare profitability reports, and support audits to ensure accurate cost accounting and reporting. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 5+ years of accounting experience in manufacturing, and strong Excel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Manufacturing cost accounting and inventory experience.
• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong Excel and accounting systems proficiency.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production costs, inventory, labor, and overhead expenses.
• Develop budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare profitability reports and support audits.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives across the plant.
• Provide financial insight and collaborate with operations and leadership.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory management

Analytical mindset

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

ERP / accounting systems

Job description

Cost Accountant – Manufacturing

Waynesboro, PA

$80-$90K

Our client, a growing manufacturing organization is seeking a Cost Accountant to play a key role in driving financial performance and operational efficiency. We are seeking a hands-on, self-motivated accounting professional with experience in a manufacturing environment who can thrive in a fast-paced setting.

In this role, you will analyze production costs, inventory, labor, and overhead expenses, develop budgets and forecasts, prepare profitability reports, support audits, and help drive cost-saving initiatives across the plant. You will work closely with operations and leadership teams to provide valuable financial insight and ensure accurate cost accounting and reporting.

Well qualified candidates will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Manufacturing cost accounting and inventory experience
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Strong Excel and accounting systems proficiency
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and able to manage multiple priorities

This position comes with:

• A competitive benefits package including:
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • FSA/HRA accounts
  • 401(k), paid vacation, and company holidays