Cost Accountant: Margin & Inventory Strategist

CFS; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Mishawaka, IN is seeking a Cost Accountant to manage cost accounting, variance analysis, and profitability insights for manufacturing operations.

The role requires 2–4 years of cost or manufacturing accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to communicate cost issues clearly to non-finance colleagues. In-office Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, with salary $63,000–$80,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of cost accounting or manufacturing accounting experience.
• Strong ability with accounting software and Microsoft Excel (look for experience with cost modules).
• Attention to detail, analytical mindset, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills—ability to explain cost issues to non-finance colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing costs and cost of goods sold to identify improvements.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, perform variance analysis, and reconcile cost accounts.
• Assist budgeting, forecasting, and margin analysis for products.

Skills

Cost accounting

Variance analysis

Communication

Excel proficiency

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

CFS in Mishawaka, IN is seeking a Cost Accountant to manage cost accounting, variance analysis, and profitability insights for manufacturing operations.

The role requires 2–4 years of cost or manufacturing accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to communicate cost issues clearly to non-finance colleagues. In-office Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, with salary $63,000–$80,000 annually.