Cost Accountant

$65k - $85k

Creative Financial Staffing

South Bend, IN

Cost Accountant - South Bend, Indiana
Salary: $65,000-$85,000 annually

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

Work Setting: On-site
Location: South Bend, Indiana

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