Cost Accountant

Our client, a growing manufacturing organization in the Noblesville area, is seeking a Cost Accountant to join its finance team. This position offers the opportunity to partner closely with operations, supply chain, production, and leadership teams while having a direct impact on manufacturing performance and profitability. The ideal candidate will have experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment and a strong understanding of inventory, standard costing, and month-end close activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and report manufacturing costs including materials, labor, and overhead
  
  
• Monitor standard costs and investigate cost variances
  
  
• Assist with inventory management, cycle counts, and physical inventories
  
  
• Reconcile inventory and support month-end close activities
  
  
• Prepare plant profitability and cost reporting
  
  
• Track and analyze inventory adjustments and purchase price variances (PPV)
  
  
• Maintain BOMs, routings, and cost structures within the ERP system
  
  
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
  
  
• Collaborate with operations and plant leadership to identify cost-saving opportunities
  
  
• Assist with year-end audit requirements and special projects
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  
  
• 3+ years of cost accounting experience
  
  
• Strong understanding of manufacturing accounting principles
  
  
• Experience with inventory accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis
  
  
• Advanced Excel skills
  
  
• ERP experience required
  
  
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing industry experience
  
  
• Work-in-Process (WIP) accounting experience
  
  
• Experience with BOMs, inventory costing, and production reporting
  
  
• Experience using Power BI or SSRS reporting tools
  
  
• Exposure to ERP implementations or integrations
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• $75,000 - $85,000 base salary
  
  
• Health Insurance
  
  
• Dental Insurance
  
  
• Vision Insurance
  
  
• 401(k) with Company Match
  
  
• Paid Time Off
  
  
• Career Growth Opportunities
  
  

If you are interested in this job or other Accounting and Finance career opportunities from LHH Recruitment Solutions (pka Parker + Lynch), please email Zach Gates at View email address on click.appcast.io, or visit our website at

Pay Details: $75,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year

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