Posted August 15, 2026
Cost Accountant
Robert Half
Plainfield, IN, US
Full Time
95000USD - 110000USD per year
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Plainfield, Indiana. This position will play a key role in strengthening cost visibility, supporting operational decision-making, and improving financial accuracy across production activities. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in manufacturing accounting and can translate detailed cost data into meaningful business insight.
Responsibilities:
• Analyze production costs and maintain accurate product costing to support pricing, profitability, and financial reporting decisions.
• Monitor job-level and standard costs, identifying variances and explaining the operational drivers behind cost fluctuations.
• Review and maintain bills of material to help ensure cost data reflects current manufacturing processes and component usage.
• Partner with operations, supply chain, and finance teams to evaluate inventory activity and improve the accuracy of cost-related records.
• Lead or support cycle count reviews and inventory reconciliations, resolving discrepancies in a timely and controlled manner.
• Prepare regular cost analysis reports that highlight trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for margin improvement.
• Assist with month-end close activities related to inventory, cost allocations, and manufacturing accounting entries.
• Utilize ERP tools such as NetSuite or Epicor to manage cost data, reporting, and system-based financial analysis.• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cost accounting, with a strong focus on manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of standard costing, product costing, and job costing methodologies.
• Hands-on experience performing variance analysis and interpreting results for business stakeholders.
• Familiarity with bills of material, inventory controls, and cycle count processes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work accurately with detailed financial and operational data.
• Experience using ERP systems such as NetSuite or Epicor for cost accounting and reporting activities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
Responsibilities:
• Analyze production costs and maintain accurate product costing to support pricing, profitability, and financial reporting decisions.
• Monitor job-level and standard costs, identifying variances and explaining the operational drivers behind cost fluctuations.
• Review and maintain bills of material to help ensure cost data reflects current manufacturing processes and component usage.
• Partner with operations, supply chain, and finance teams to evaluate inventory activity and improve the accuracy of cost-related records.
• Lead or support cycle count reviews and inventory reconciliations, resolving discrepancies in a timely and controlled manner.
• Prepare regular cost analysis reports that highlight trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for margin improvement.
• Assist with month-end close activities related to inventory, cost allocations, and manufacturing accounting entries.
• Utilize ERP tools such as NetSuite or Epicor to manage cost data, reporting, and system-based financial analysis.• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cost accounting, with a strong focus on manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of standard costing, product costing, and job costing methodologies.
• Hands-on experience performing variance analysis and interpreting results for business stakeholders.
• Familiarity with bills of material, inventory controls, and cycle count processes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work accurately with detailed financial and operational data.
• Experience using ERP systems such as NetSuite or Epicor for cost accounting and reporting activities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
