Manufacturing Cost Accountant - Variance & Margins

Rust Belt Recruiting; Avon (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Rust Belt Recruiting represents an established industrial manufacturing client in Avon, OH seeking a Cost Accountant to oversee product costing, analyze variances, and partner with manufacturing and supply chain leaders. The role supports data-driven decisions across the facility and contributes to month-end close.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, hands-on cost accounting in manufacturing, expertise in standard costing, variance analysis, and strong

Qualifications

• Hands-on cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory management.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel functions.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data and operational trends.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current product costs, manufacturing variances, and inventory valuation metrics.
• Evaluate job profitability and cost of goods sold for complex manufacturing operations.
• Partner with cross-functional operational and supply chain teams to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Assist in month-end financial closing activities related to inventory and cost accounting.
• Prepare detailed variance analysis reports explaining material, labor, and overhead differences.
• Maintain standard cost systems and update labor and routing rates periodically.
• Monitor work-in-progress inventory levels and conduct periodic physical inventory audits.
• Perform margin analysis on new business development proposals and commercial quotes.
• Support site management with operational budgeting, forecasting, and key performance metric tracking.

Skills

Cost accounting experience

ERP systems

Excel (Advanced)

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Rust Belt Recruiting represents an established industrial manufacturing client in Avon, OH seeking a Cost Accountant to oversee product costing, analyze variances, and partner with manufacturing and supply chain leaders. The role supports data-driven decisions across the facility and contributes to month-end close.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, hands-on cost accounting in manufacturing, expertise in standard costing, variance analysis, and strong