Cost Accountant
CFS, LaPorte, IN, United States
Duration: Full Time
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Cost Accountant
Salary: $66,000–$95,000
Bonus: Up to 6% annually
Bonus: Up to 6% annually
Why This Role Is a Great Fit:
Our client is a well‑established specialty manufacturer known for long employee tenure and a consistently stable business environment. This Cost Accountant role plays a key part in supporting inventory, manufacturing operations, and the month‑end close, with regular exposure to leadership. The organization places a strong emphasis on internal growth — high performers in this position have historically advanced quickly. Employees also enjoy a robust benefits package, including exceptionally generous employer‑paid medical coverage, ample PTO, and additional personal time. The culture is collaborative and team‑oriented, with close partnership between accounting and production and a strong “pitch‑in” mindset across the department.
Our client is a well‑established specialty manufacturer known for long employee tenure and a consistently stable business environment. This Cost Accountant role plays a key part in supporting inventory, manufacturing operations, and the month‑end close, with regular exposure to leadership. The organization places a strong emphasis on internal growth — high performers in this position have historically advanced quickly. Employees also enjoy a robust benefits package, including exceptionally generous employer‑paid medical coverage, ample PTO, and additional personal time. The culture is collaborative and team‑oriented, with close partnership between accounting and production and a strong “pitch‑in” mindset across the department.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Oversee inventory accounting, conduct cycle counts, and partner with production to ensure cost accuracy.
- Support the month‑end close process, including GL reconciliations, allocations, and reporting.
- Analyze production variances and cost changes; assist with material cost validation.
- Provide cross‑functional accounting support as needed, including AP/AR, production accounting, and rental tracking.
- Leverage advanced Excel capabilities (SUMIFS, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, concatenation) and work within the ERP system.
Qualifications:
- Prior experience in manufacturing cost accounting is required.
- Strong Excel proficiency, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, SUMIFS, VLOOKUP, and data manipulation.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred; relevant hands‑on experience will also be considered.
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