Cost Accountant

Description We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Plainfield, Indiana. This position will play a key role in strengthening cost visibility, supporting operational decision-making, and improving financial accuracy across production activities. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in manufacturing accounting and can translate detailed cost data into meaningful business insight.

Responsibilities:

- Analyze production costs and maintain accurate product costing to support pricing, profitability, and financial reporting decisions.

- Monitor job-level and standard costs, identifying variances and explaining the operational drivers behind cost fluctuations.

- Review and maintain bills of material to help ensure cost data reflects current manufacturing processes and component usage.

- Partner with operations, supply chain, and finance teams to evaluate inventory activity and improve the accuracy of cost-related records.

- Lead or support cycle count reviews and inventory reconciliations, resolving discrepancies in a timely and controlled manner.

- Prepare regular cost analysis reports that highlight trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for margin improvement.

- Assist with month-end close activities related to inventory, cost allocations, and manufacturing accounting entries.

- Utilize ERP tools such as Net Suite or Epicor to manage cost data, reporting, and system-based financial analysis. Requirements - Minimum of 5 years of experience in cost accounting, with a strong focus on manufacturing environments.

- Demonstrated knowledge of standard costing, product costing, and job costing methodologies.

- Hands-on experience performing variance analysis and interpreting results for business stakeholders.

- Familiarity with bills of material, inventory controls, and cycle count processes.

- Strong analytical skills with the ability to work accurately with detailed financial and operational data.

- Experience using ERP systems such as Net Suite or Epicor for cost accounting and reporting activities.

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.

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