Cost Accountant

$75k - $100k

Creative Financial Staffing

Cost Accountant - Columbus, IN

Ready to take ownership of cost insights that directly influence business decisions? Our client is looking for a detail-driven Cost Accountant who wants to make a measurable impact while building strong cross-functional partnerships.

What's in it for you:

Competitive compensation aligned with the Columbus market ( estimated $75,000 - $100,000 base salary )
High-visibility role working closely with operations and leadership
Opportunity to drive process improvements and cost-saving initiatives
Exposure to full-cycle cost accounting and inventory management
Collaborative, team-oriented environment with strong internal support
Ability to influence budgeting, forecasting, and pricing strategies
Career growth into senior accounting or finance leadership roles
Stable organization with consistent workflow and long-term opportunity

What you'll do:

Analyze product costing, variances, and inventory to ensure accuracy and insights
Maintain and improve standard cost systems and methodologies
Partner with operations to monitor production costs and identify efficiencies
Support month-end close, including journal entries and reconciliations
Prepare reports on margins, cost trends, and profitability

What you bring:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
3+ years of cost accounting or manufacturing accounting experience
Strong understanding of standard costing and variance analysis
Advanced Excel skills; ERP system experience preferred

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