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Creative Financial Staffing

Cost Accountant / Sr. Cost Accountant

Pay: $115,000/yr

Posted: 06/16/2026

Location: Maplewood, MN (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/27/2026

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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.

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Job Description

Cost Accountant – Manufacturing |

Global, Growth-Oriented Company Salary:

$100,000 – $130,000 base + 10% bonus

Work Model:

On-site |

Maplewood, MN Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

This is a key role within a mid-sized global manufacturing company that continues to expand its presence in the market. The position offers strong exposure to both operations and finance, making it an ideal next step for a cost accountant looking to deepen expertise—or for a talented G/L accountant ready to pivot into cost accounting. You'll be part of a collaborative finance team and work closely with operations leadership, providing valuable insights that directly support decision-making. The company fosters a culture of development and growth, with opportunities to broaden responsibilities as the business scales globally. Key Responsibilities for the

Cost Accountant:

Partner with operations leaders on manufacturing and supply chain expense analysis and variance explanations Develop and maintain cost accounting systems, documentation, and records Participate in product setup, costing, and new product introductions Assist with cycle counts and verification of inventory on hand Provide financial support to cross-functional teams through cost analysis and reporting Support the annual manufacturing and supply chain budget process to ensure accurate standard costs and absorption Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies and procedures Qualifications for the

Cost Accountant:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 2+ years of manufacturing cost accounting experience – OR – 2–3 years of strong G/L accounting experience with an interest in moving into cost accounting Strong analytical skills and a mindset for continuous improvement ERP experience preferred (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.) Proficiency in Excel #CostAccountant #ManufacturingFinance #FinanceJobsMN #MaplewoodJobs #LI-PS1 #LI-Onsite #manufacturing #costaccounting #inventoryaccounting #standardcosting #accounting #accountant #plant accoiuntant EB-1425494684