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