Junior Cost Accountant

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Auburn (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

PTO

401(k)

Weekends Off!

Specialist Training

Management Progression

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited in Auburn, Indiana, is seeking a Junior Cost Accountant to join the manufacturing finance team and develop through structured training and progression opportunities.

You will be responsible for cost accounting activities, collaborating with operations to analyse costs and provide financial insights, while supporting budgeting, forecasting and month-end processes in a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory and manufacturing finance.
• Aspirations to become a Cost Accountant with progression within a growing manufacturing business.

Responsibilities

• Perform cost accounting activities, including standard costing, inventory analysis, variance reporting and month-end close.
• Partner with manufacturing and operations teams to analyse costs and provide financial insight.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting activities.
• Progression and training opportunities.

Skills

Cost accounting

Standard costing

Inventory analysis

Variance reporting

Month-end close

Manufacturing finance

Analytical thinking

Job description

Junior Cost Accountant

$60,000 - $70,000 + Specialist Training + Management Progression + Weekends Off! + Healthcare + PTO + 401(k)

Auburn, Indiana

Are you an aspiring Cost Accountant with experience in a manufacturing environment looking to step into a growing organization where you can develop your expertise, take on greater responsibility and progress your career?

On offer is an excellent opportunity to join an global industry leading manufacturer where you'll play an important role within the finance team, working closely with manufacturing and operations while receiving the support and development needed to progress long term.

This established manufacturer is investing heavily in its operations, systems and people as it continues through an exciting period of growth. You'll join a collaborative team where your work will directly support operational performance and wider business decisions.

In this role, you'll be responsible for cost accounting activities including standard costing, inventory analysis, variance reporting and month-end close.

You will work closely with manufacturing and operations teams to analyse performance, identify cost-saving opportunities and provide accurate financial insight.

The Role

• Perform cost accounting activities, including standard costing, inventory analysis, variance reporting and month-end close.
• Partner with manufacturing and operations teams to analyse costs and provide financial insight.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting activities.
• Progression and training

The Person

• Aspirations to become a Cost Accountant with experience in manufacturing accounting
• Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory and manufacturing finance.
• Looking to develop their career and take on greater responsibility within a growing manufacturing business.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.