Cost Accountant (will train)

Headfarmer is partnering with a well-established manufacturing company seeking a Cost Accountant to join their accounting team during an exciting period of sustained growth. No cost accounting experience? This is your chance to learn from a fantastic team around you!! This position offers strong visibility across finance and operations, meaningful interaction with plant leadership, and the opportunity to make a real impact in a stable, long-term organization that values its people and work-life balance. Moreover, this role is open due to a planned retirement, allowing for knowledge transfer and a smooth transition. What You’ll Do Perform ongoing analysis of manufacturing costs, margins, and process constraints Establish and maintain labor and machine rates Analyze standard vs. actual costs, including labor, overhead, and purchase price variances Maintain and review inventory-related balance sheet accounts Maintain part costs and standard costs within an ERP system Support inventory reduction and cost improvement initiatives Accumulate and apply overhead in accordance with GAAP Prepare monthly manufacturing variance reporting and management analysis Identify costing inaccuracies and act as a proactive internal check on data integrity Collaborate closely with finance leadership, plant managers, engineering, and purchasing Support audit requests related to inventory valuation and costing processes Help improve and monitor cost data accumulation and reporting controls What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s degree in Accounting 3–5 years of accounting experience (manufacturing cost accounting experience from plant-based environments strongly preferred) Standard costing, Variance analysis, Inventory accounting & Cost review and margin analysis preferred Advanced Excel skills Experience working in a large ERP system (training available on specific platforms) Strong analytical mindset with the ability to work independently Comfortable communicating with both finance leadership and plant-level operations teams Why This Role Stable, privately held organization with long employee tenure Collaborative, down-to‑earth culture with direct access to leadership Meaningful work tied to real manufacturing outcomes Reasonable hours and flexibility — results matter more than rigid schedules Competitive compensation and strong benefits, including: 401(k) with immediate vesting and employer match, Medical, dental, and vision coverage, Paid time off #J-18808-Ljbffr