Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant (Contract-to-Hire)

Northwest Indianapolis, IN

Hybrid

Schedule:

4 Days In Office | 1 Remote Day After Training

Our client, a growing manufacturing organization on the northwest side of Indianapolis, is seeking a Cost Accountant for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This position will play a key role in supporting financial operations, analyzing manufacturing costs, maintaining inventory accuracy, and partnering with operations leadership to drive profitability and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing environment, strong analytical skills, and advanced Excel capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and maintain product costing, inventory valuation, and standard cost structures
• Prepare cost, margin, and profitability reporting to support business decisions
• Monitor project-related spending and provide budget-to-actual analysis
• Evaluate manufacturing performance metrics, including labor, material usage, waste, and operational efficiencies
• Support pricing analysis and customer contract reviews
• Maintain product and production-related master data within the ERP system
• Assist with month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Review inventory activity, perform reconciliations, and support cycle counts and periodic physical inventories
• Partner with operational leaders to identify cost reduction opportunities and improve financial performance
• Track capital expenditures and support fixed asset accounting activities
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and established procedures
• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and management reports
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support continuous improvement initiatives and operational objectives

Other Responsibilities

• Promote a customer-focused approach across business functions
• Support quality and process improvement initiatives throughout the organization
• Assist in maintaining effective workflows and operational controls to achieve business goals

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term career potential
• Stable and growing manufacturing company
• High visibility role with interaction across accounting and operations
• Opportunity to influence profitability and operational performance
• Hybrid schedule available after training (4 days in office, 1 remote day)

If you are a detail-oriented Cost Accountant who enjoys analyzing data, partnering with operations, and driving business results, we would like to hear from you.