Cost Accountant
Cost Accountant - South Bend, Indiana Salary Range: $65,000 - $80,000 annually | 100% On-site Why This Opportunity Stands Out Established Manufacturing Employer - Join a well-respected South Bend company with strong production operations and financial visibility. High-Impact Finance Role - The Cost Accountant supports pricing strategy, margin analysis, and production cost accuracy. Strategic Exposure - Works closely with plant leadership, production, and finance to drive profitability improvements. Long-Term Growth - Opportunity to advance into Senior Cost Accountant, Plant Controller, or Finance Manager roles. Key Responsibilities Analyze production costs, material usage, inventory variances, and overhead allocations Maintain and monitor standard costs and bill of materials in ERP Prepare margin, variance, and profitability reports for leadership Support monthly close with cost entries, journal adjustments, and reconciliations Assist in budgeting and forecasting for manufacturing operations Perform inventory audits and cycle counts in coordination with plant personnel Provide cost modeling for pricing and capital investment decisions Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements Qualifications 3-5 years of cost accounting or manufacturing finance experience Strong understanding of standard costing, BOMs, and inventory controls ERP experience preferred (SAP, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Epicor, etc.) Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, cost modeling) Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or related field required CPA/CMA a plus but not required Click here to apply online
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