Cost Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

First Call Direct Hire is seeking a detail-oriented Manufacturing Cost Accountant to join our Franklin, IN client’s finance team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing, analyzing, and reporting cost-related data to support management in decision-making, cost control, and profitability improvement.

No relocation assistance provided, LOOKING for local candidates

Cost Accountant Key Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and report on manufacturing costs (materials, labor, and overhead).
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual cost accounting reports.
• Monitor inventory transactions and reconcile inventory balances.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Evaluate and recommend cost-saving initiatives across production and supply chain.
• Support the development of standard costing and ensure compliance with it.
• Maintain the integrity of cost accounting systems and cost ledgers.
• Work with operations, production, and procurement teams to track cost drivers.
• Perform product costing and profitability analysis.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.

Cost Accountant Qualifications & Skills

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including :

$55,000.00 - $81,000.00 Depending on experience

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