Manufacturing Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant

Step into a Cost Accountant role where your insights directly influence profitability, operational strategy, and high-impact business decisions. This Cost Accountant opportunity gives you visibility across manufacturing, finance leadership, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Salary: $80k – $100k

Location: 100% Onsite. Open to candidates within a reasonable commute range of company headquarters.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Gain direct exposure to operations leadership and play a critical role in cost reduction strategy as a Cost Accountant

• Be the go-to Cost Accountant driving margin improvement and influencing key financial decisions

• Work in a stable, high-revenue organization within a cutting-edge manufacturing environment

• Lead annual inventory processes and own financial accuracy—high visibility, high impact

• Expand your skillset in ERP systems and process improvements, enhancing your career as a Cost Accountant

• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, procurement, and operations for broader business exposure

• Participate in Lean and Theory of Constraints initiatives that elevate your expertise as a Cost Accountant

• Build forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning experience beyond traditional accounting roles

• Opportunity to grow into senior accounting or leadership roles from this Cost Accountant position

Key Responsibilities for the Cost Accountant:

• Manage cost accounting transactions and ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies

• Analyze inventory valuation, cycle counts, and cost accuracy to prevent write-offs

• Support operational teams with cost reduction analysis and financial insights

• Prepare and update standard costs and cost rolls across manufacturing processes

• Assist with P&Ls, forecasts, budgets, and financial reporting

• Lead physical inventory counts and support ERP system enhancements

Qualifications for the Cost Accountant:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

• 4+ years of Cost Accountant experience in a manufacturing environment

• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, financial reporting, and inventory management

• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills