Cost Accountant

Location: Niles, MI (Fully Onsite)
Salary: $85,000 – $100,000

We are seeking a highly analytical Cost Accountant to join a growing manufacturing organization in LaPorte, Indiana. This position plays a key role in partnering with operations and leadership to improve profitability through detailed cost analysis, margin reporting, pricing strategy, and forecasting. The ideal candidate enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and thrives on turning financial data into actionable business insights.

• Analyze manufacturing costs, margins, and production variances to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and operational improvements.
• Prepare and maintain monthly cost reports, inventory analysis, standard costing, and financial reporting related to manufacturing operations.
• Partner closely with operations, production, and supply chain teams to evaluate manufacturing performance, improve efficiencies, and optimize cost structures.
• Support pricing strategy through profitability analysis, product costing, and margin evaluations to assist leadership with strategic decision-making.
• Develop forecasts and assist with annual budgeting, providing detailed financial analysis and recommendations.
• Monitor inventory transactions, manufacturing variances, and cost allocations while ensuring accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close activities related to inventory and cost accounting.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and enhanced financial reporting.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum of 3 years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in margin analysis, variance reporting, standard costing, and inventory accounting.
• Experience supporting pricing analysis and pricing strategy initiatives.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret large data sets and provide meaningful business insights.
• Experience collaborating with operations and manufacturing leadership to improve financial and operational performance.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information to both finance and operational teams.

• Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail.
• A collaborative professional who enjoys partnering with operations to drive business improvements.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Someone who is curious, solutions-oriented, and passionate about improving profitability through financial analysis.