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Cost Accountant
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Creative Financial Staffing
Columbus, IN (In Person)
$100,000 Salary, Full-Time
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a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Cost Accountant – Columbus, OH Ready to take ownership of cost insights that directly influence business decisions? Our client is looking for a detail-driven Cost Accountant who wants to make a measurable impact while building strong cross-functional partnerships. What's in it for you: Competitive compensation aligned with the Columbus market ( estimated $75,000 – $100,000 base salary ) High-visibility role working closely with operations and leadership Opportunity to drive process improvements and cost-saving initiatives Exposure to full-cycle cost accounting and inventory management Collaborative, team-oriented environment with strong internal support Ability to influence budgeting, forecasting, and pricing strategies Career growth into senior accounting or finance leadership roles Stable organization with consistent workflow and long-term opportunity What you'll do: Analyze product costing, variances, and inventory to ensure accuracy and insights Maintain and improve standard cost systems and methodologies Partner with operations to monitor production costs and identify efficiencies Support month-end close, including journal entries and reconciliations Prepare reports on margins, cost trends, and profitability What you bring: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 3+ years of cost accounting or manufacturing accounting experience Strong understanding of standard costing and variance analysis Advanced Excel skills; ERP system experience preferred #CostAccounting #FinanceJobs #ColumbusCareers #