Manufacturing Accountant (3+ yrs req; $100-125K)

#twiceasnice Recruiting; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus of up to 15%

Health benefits

Job summary

A leading manufacturing solutions company in Cleveland, Ohio, is seeking a Cost Accountant to analyze production costs and provide financial insights. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing setting. Responsibilities include maintaining standard costs in the ERP system and supporting cost control initiatives. This position offers a competitive salary between $100,000 and $125,000, plus benefits and a bonus structure.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with standard costing and inventory control.
• Ability to analyze production costs and provide actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update standard costs in the ERP system.
• Analyze cost variances and provide actionable insights.
• Support monthly close and inventory valuation.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities with operations.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cost control

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Location: Cleveland, Ohio – outside of Brook Park (onsite)

Salary: $100,000 - $125,000 + Annual Bonus of up to 15% + Benefits

Job Type: Full-Time

Typical Hours: Mon-Fri, Onsite, 8-5 PM (Flexible)

Travel: None

Start Date: ASAP

Our client, a global leader in manufacturing solutions, is seeking a Cost Accountant to join their team at their Cleveland, Ohio, facility. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing production costs, maintaining standard costing systems, and providing financial insights that drive operational efficiency and profitability. The ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing environment and a strong ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable recommendations for cross-functional teams. To be successful, you must be highly analytical, detail-oriented, and an effective communicator who can partner across departments to support cost control and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a great opportunity to join a stable, growing organization and play a key role in improving financial performance and visibility across the business.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Maintain and update standard costs in the ERP system


• Analyze cost variances and provide actionable insights


• Support monthly close and inventory valuation


• Develop cost models for pricing and margin improvement


• Prepare reports on manufacturing costs and efficiency


• Ensure GAAP compliance and support audits


• Assist with budgeting and forecasting for cost structures


• Reconcile inventory transactions and support cycle counts


• Identify cost-saving opportunities with operations


• Analyze waste, scrap, and efficiency trends


• Partner with teams to improve financial transparency


• Bachelor's degree required


• 3+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing setting required


• Standard costing, inventory control, and variance analysis experience required