Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant | Manufacturing

Plymouth, IN (Onsite)

Full-Time | Permanent

Compensation: $65,000–$70,000 base + bonus potential

Benefits: Generous benefits package including 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, paid holidays, and comprehensive medical coverage

About the Role

Our manufacturing client is seeking a Cost Accountant to join their onsite team in Plymouth, Indiana. This role supports cost accounting, quoting, and margin analysis in a manufacturing environment and will be instrumental during an ERP transition to Syspro.

This is a hands-on position ideal for someone who enjoys detailed analysis, working closely with operations, and contributing to process accuracy and financial insight.

What You’ll Do

• Perform cost accounting activities within a manufacturing environment


• Prepare and manage customer quotes, including complex and detailed pricing requests


• Analyze job costs and margins; identify and explain variances between quoted and actual results


• Ensure price increases are accurately reflected in systems and reporting


• Support job closing activities as needed


• Work within a legacy accounting system while supporting the transition to Syspro ERP


• Use Excel extensively for analysis, reporting, and reconciliation


• Partner cross-functionally with internal teams (no customer-facing POC responsibilities)

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5+ years of accounting experience


• Manufacturing cost accounting experience with strong analytical skills


• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance


• ERP system experience (Syspro exposure a plus)


• Advanced Excel skills


• Detail-oriented, process-driven mindset


• Ability to work onsite and adapt in a changing systems environment

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Please Note: This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. We are not able to consider C2C arrangements or third-party submissions.