Cost Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support financial accuracy and operational decision-making within a manufacturing environment in Heber Springs, Arkansas. This role will focus on analyzing product costs, maintaining reliable standard costing data, and providing insight into cost performance across production activities. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, practical experience in manufacturing cost structures, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable recommendations.

The salary range will be $80,000 - $95,000 DOE with phenomenal benefits and clear opportunity to be a part of a thriving company!

Please reach out to Austen Zemrock on LinkedIn for a direct confidential conversation or email me a Word version of your resume for more information.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze production, material, and labor expenses to determine accurate product costs and identify meaningful cost trends.

• Maintain and review standard costing records, ensuring updates reflect current manufacturing operations and pricing conditions.

• Prepare regular cost reports and variance analyses to help leadership understand differences between expected and actual performance.

• Partner with plant and finance teams to evaluate inventory valuation, cost controls, and overall manufacturing efficiency.

• Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to cost accounting, inventory, and financial reporting.

• Review bills of materials and routing data to improve cost accuracy and strengthen reporting integrity.

• Recommend process improvements that enhance cost visibility, financial controls, and operational planning.

• Assist with cost-related data updates or process changes within financial systems when required.

• At least 3 years of experience in cost accounting, preferably within a manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting principles, including inventory and production cost analysis.
• Hands-on experience with standard costing methods and variance reporting.
• Ability to interpret financial data and provide clear cost analysis for business decision-making.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for reporting and analysis.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and accuracy in a deadline-driven environment.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across accounting and operations teams.