Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant

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.