Cost Accountant

DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Plainfield, Indiana. This position will play a key role in strengthening cost visibility, supporting operational decision-making, and improving financial accuracy across production activities. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in manufacturing accounting and can translate detailed cost data into meaningful business insight.Responsibilities:• Analyze production costs and maintain accurate product costing to support pricing, profitability, and financial reporting decisions.• Monitor job-level and standard costs, identifying variances and explaining the operational drivers behind cost fluctuations.• Review and maintain bills of material to help ensure cost data reflects current manufacturing processes and component usage.• Partner with operations, supply chain, and finance teams to evaluate inventory activity and improve the accuracy of cost-related records.• Lead or support cycle count reviews and inventory reconciliations, resolving discrepancies in a timely and controlled manner.• Prepare regular cost analysis reports that highlight trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for margin improvement.• Assist with month-end close activities related to inventory, cost allocations, and manufacturing accounting entries.• Utilize ERP tools such as NetSuite or Epicor to manage cost data, reporting, and system-based financial analysis.Requirements• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cost accounting, with a strong focus on manufacturing environments.• Demonstrated knowledge of standard costing, product costing, and job costing methodologies.• Hands-on experience performing variance analysis and interpreting results for business stakeholders.• Familiarity with bills of material, inventory controls, and cycle count processes.• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work accurately with detailed financial and operational data.• Experience using ERP systems such as NetSuite or Epicor for cost accounting and reporting activities.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.Job typePerm