Manufacturing Cost Accountant

Seeking a Cost Accountant for stellar manufacturing client!

Step into a Cost Accountant role where your insights directly influence profitability, operational strategy, and high-impact business decisions. This Cost Accountant opportunity gives you visibility across manufacturing, finance leadership, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Salary: $80k – $100k

Location:

100% Onsite. Open to candidates within a reasonable commute range of company headquarters.

• Gain direct exposure to operations leadership and play a critical role in cost reduction strategy as a Cost Accountant
• Be the go-to Cost Accountant driving margin improvement and influencing key financial decisions
• Work in a stable, high-revenue organization within a cutting-edge manufacturing environment
• Lead annual inventory processes and own financial accuracy—high visibility, high impact
• Expand your skillset in ERP systems and process improvements, enhancing your career as a Cost Accountant
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, procurement, and operations for broader business exposure
• Participate in Lean and Theory of Constraints initiatives that elevate your expertise as a Cost Accountant
• Build forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning experience beyond traditional accounting roles
• Opportunity to grow into senior accounting or leadership roles from this Cost Accountant position

• Manage cost accounting transactions and ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies
• Analyze inventory valuation, cycle counts, and cost accuracy to prevent write-offs
• Support operational teams with cost reduction analysis and financial insights
• Prepare and update standard costs and cost rolls across manufacturing processes
• Assist with P&Ls, forecasts, budgets, and financial reporting
• Lead physical inventory counts and support ERP system enhancements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4+ years of Cost Accountant experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, financial reporting, and inventory management
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills

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