Manufacturing Cost Accountant - Drive Cost Savings

ManpowerGroup; Waynesboro (Franklin County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

FSA/HRA accounts

401(k) & paid time off

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Cost Accountant for a manufacturing operation in Waynesboro, PA. The role focuses on analyzing production costs, inventory, labor, and overhead to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.

You will develop budgets and forecasts, prepare profitability reports, support audits, and lead cost-saving initiatives across the plant while partnering with operations and leadership to provide actionable cost accounting insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Manufacturing cost accounting and inventory experience.
• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong Excel and accounting systems proficiency.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production costs, inventory, labor, and overhead expenses.
• Develop budgets and forecasts for the plant.
• Prepare profitability reports and support audits.
• Help drive cost-saving initiatives across the plant.
• Collaborate with operations and leadership to provide financial insight and accurate cost reporting.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical

Multi-priority management

Strong Excel

Accounting systems proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Cost Accountant for a manufacturing operation in Waynesboro, PA. The role focuses on analyzing production costs, inventory, labor, and overhead to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.

You will develop budgets and forecasts, prepare profitability reports, support audits, and lead cost-saving initiatives across the plant while partnering with operations and leadership to provide actionable cost accounting insights.