Onsite Plant Cost Accountant — Fort Wayne (Contract-to-Hire)

Talentify; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Talentify seeks a Cost Accountant for a Fort Wayne, IN plant. The role emphasizes daily accounting, cost and inventory accounting, and close processes. You will partner with operations to provide accurate financial information and drive data-driven decisions.

The position is contract-to-hire, onsite, with a pay range of $26.50–$41.00/hr and a comprehensive benefits package. A Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance and ERP experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong general accounting knowledge including reconciliations and journal entries.
• Cost accounting experience with standard cost and variance analysis exposure.
• Experience using ERP systems for manufacturing accounting.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day accounting for a plant-based manufacturing operation.
• Prepare financial reports and detailed account reconciliations.
• Support month-end close processes including journal entries.
• Analyze costs, support manufacturing cost analyses and standard costing.
• Assist with inventory accounting and AP/AR activities.
• Partner with operations to provide financial insight and drive decisions.
• Improve accounting processes, controls and reporting tools.

Skills

Excel skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Ownership & accountability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Talentify seeks a Cost Accountant for a Fort Wayne, IN plant. The role emphasizes daily accounting, cost and inventory accounting, and close processes. You will partner with operations to provide accurate financial information and drive data-driven decisions.

The position is contract-to-hire, onsite, with a pay range of $26.50–$41.00/hr and a comprehensive benefits package. A Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance and ERP experience are preferred.