Cost Accountant
Robert Half
We 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.
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