Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant – Goshen, Indiana Salary: $65,000–$85,000 annually | Location: Goshen, Indiana Why This Opportunity Stands Out Established Manufacturing Presence: Join a well-known organization in the Goshen area with complex costing needs and stable operations. High-Impact Role: Play a critical role in cost control, margin analysis, and operational decision-making. Cross-Functional Exposure: Partner closely with operations, production, and leadership teams. Process Improvement Focus: Opportunity to improve costing methods, reporting accuracy, and internal controls. Career Growth Potential: Strong pathway into Senior Cost Accountant, Plant Controller, or Finance leadership roles. Key Responsibilities Analyze and maintain standard costs, variances, and inventory valuations Prepare and analyze cost reports related to labor, materials, and overhead Support month-end close with inventory and cost-related journal entries Partner with operations to identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and margin analysis Ensure accurate BOMs, routings, and cost structures within the ERP system Support internal and external audits related to inventory and costing Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 3–6 years of cost accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment Strong understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory accounting Experience with ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite, Epicor, Oracle, or similar) Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities Detail-oriented with the ability to communicate financial insights to non-financial teams #J-18808-Ljbffr CFS