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Cost Accountant

CFS, LaPorte, IN, United States

Salary max: $33.00

Duration: Full Time


Position: Cost Accountant


Location: LaPorte, IN (Onsite)


About the Opportunity for a Cost Accountant:
• Join a stable and growing manufacturing organization with a strong reputation in the South Bend area.
• Work closely with operations and plant leadership to support data-driven decision making and improve financial visibility across production.
• Opportunity to build strong manufacturing accounting experience while contributing to process improvements and operational efficiency.


Overview of the Cost Accountant role:
• Analyze manufacturing costs including labor, materials, and overhead to support accurate product costing.
• Maintain and review inventory transactions including cycle counts, inventory adjustments, and reconciliations.
• Prepare cost analysis reports, track variances, and support plant management with financial insights.
• Assist with month-end close including journal entries, reconciliations, and inventory valuation.


Preferred Qualifications for the Cost Accountant role:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience with cost accounting or manufacturing accounting principles.
• Strong Excel skills including pivot tables and data analysis.
• ERP system experience preferred.


Salary: $70,000–$85,000 annually depending on experience | Onsite in South Bend, Indiana

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