Manufacturing Cost Accountant — COGS, BOMs & Insights

Worldwide Foam; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Foam is seeking a Cost Accountant to join our manufacturing finance team in Elkhart, IN. You’ll analyze product and process costs (COGS), maintain standard costs, and deliver insightful reports to operations.

The role emphasizes accuracy, internal controls, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive cost improvements. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, 3+ years in cost accounting in manufacturing, strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with ERP

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years of cost accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing.
• Solid grasp of GAAP and cost accounting principles.
• Proficiency with ERP/costing systems (Oracle, SAP, Dynamics).
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operational costs and provide key insights.
• Maintain and update standard costs for inventory and assembled goods.
• Report COGS results with expected vs. actuals to operations.
• Manage variance accounts and ensure internal controls compliance.
• Create and validate BOMs and new item entries.
• Perform ad-hoc analysis and cross-functional projects.
• Support finance and accounting team members when needed.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Strong communication

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP ERP

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Worldwide Foam is seeking a Cost Accountant to join our manufacturing finance team in Elkhart, IN. You’ll analyze product and process costs (COGS), maintain standard costs, and deliver insightful reports to operations.

The role emphasizes accuracy, internal controls, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive cost improvements. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, 3+ years in cost accounting in manufacturing, strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with ERP