Full time

Candidate Sourcing and Consulting; Indiana (PA); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Cost accounting

Variance analysis

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel proficiency

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Herramientas

Epicor

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Candidate Sourcing and Consulting | Full time

Cost Acountant

St Joseph, United States | Posted on 04/13/2026

The Cost Accountant is responsible for managing cost accounting functions, supporting plant-level financial reporting, and assisting in operational financial analysis. This role ensures accurate product costing, inventory valuation, budget control, and financial compliance while partnering closely with plant operations to improve cost efficiency and profitability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Cost Accounting & Inventory Control

• Maintain and update standard costs (material, labor, overhead).
• Perform inventory valuation, reconciliation, and cycle count oversight.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to plant accounting.
• Monitor and report on cost of goods sold (COGS).
• Prepare and review plant-level financial statements.
• Assist in budget preparation, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Provide detailed cost analysis to support operational decision-making.
• Develop and maintain cost models and profitability analysis by product line.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to GAAP and company financial policies.
• Maintain strong internal controls over inventory and manufacturing costs.
• Support internal and external audits.

Operational Support

• Partner with production, procurement, and supply chain teams to improve cost efficiency.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

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

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of standard costing and variance analysis.
  
• Experience with ERP systems (Epicor, SAP, Oracle, or similar).
  
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  
• Knowledge of GAAP and inventory accounting principles.
  

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
  
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
  

The company offers a full array of benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Voluntary Employee Life, Voluntary Spouse Life, Voluntary Child Life, Health Care Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.