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Creative Financial Staffing
Cost Accountant
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What they do
A Cost Accountant analyzes the cost of company products or services, determines factors affecting costs, and makes recommendations for managing costs. Analyzes financial processes within a company or organization and develops internal cost reporting and accounting systems.
$84,044 / year median in Indiana
-5% projected decline
Job Description
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Cost Accountant Salary:
$70,000-$85,000Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
- Every other Friday off for improved work-life balance
- Small accounting team with high visibility and direct leadership exposure
- Opportunity to work cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and purchasing
- Stable, French-owned global manufacturing company
- Ability to make a direct impact on profitability and business decisions
- Strong benefits package including 401(k) match, PTO, holidays, medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Growth-oriented environment with future advancement potential Key Responsibilities for the
Cost Accountant:
- Maintain and update standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead
- Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances and provide recommendations
- Reconcile inventory, work-in-process, and finished goods accounts
- Support month-end close, inventory accounting, and cost reporting
- Prepare profitability and cost analysis reports for leadership
- Partner with operations to improve costing accuracy and identify efficiencies Qualifications for the
Cost Accountant:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
- 2+ years of accounting experience
- Manufacturing industry experience required
- Cost accounting experience preferred
- Experience with SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems preferred #CostAccountant #AccountingJobs #ManufacturingAccounting #FinanceJobs EB-7868419668