Cost Accountant - Manufacturing Finance (Full-Time)

Candidate Sourcing and Consulting; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K

Job summary

Candidate Sourcing and Consulting in St. Joseph, Indiana, seeks a Cost Accountant to manage standard costing, inventory control, and plant-level financial reporting. You will partner with production and procurement to drive cost improvements and profitability.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, 2+ years in cost accounting, and strong ERP and Excel skills. Manufacturing experience is essential, with exposure to GAAP controls and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years in cost accounting or manufacturing finance; 5+ years overall accounting.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update standard costs (material, labor, overhead).
• Perform inventory valuation, reconciliation, and cycle count oversight.
• Support month-end and year-end plant accounting close activities.
• Monitor and report on COGS; prepare plant-level financial statements.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Provide detailed cost analyses to support operational decisions.
• Develop cost models and profitability analysis by product line.

Skills

Cost accounting

Variance analysis

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Epicor

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Candidate Sourcing and Consulting in St. Joseph, Indiana, seeks a Cost Accountant to manage standard costing, inventory control, and plant-level financial reporting. You will partner with production and procurement to drive cost improvements and profitability.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, 2+ years in cost accounting, and strong ERP and Excel skills. Manufacturing experience is essential, with exposure to GAAP controls and audits.