Cost Accountant - Hybrid - Plainfield, Indiana

aFit Staffing•Indianapolis, IN

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a hands-on Cost Accountant to take ownership of all cost accounting functions within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to serve as a key business partner to both finance and operations, helping drive informed decision-making through accurate costing, insightful analysis, and process improvement initiatives. Success in this position requires more than strong accounting skills. The ideal candidate enjoys collaborating cross-functionally with manufacturing, engineering, and purchasing teams to understand cost drivers, improve operational performance, and deliver actionable recommendations. This is a highly visible role with the opportunity to influence business outcomes and contribute to organizational growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Direct cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of standard costing, BOMs, routings, and inventory accounting
Experience working with ERP systems
Ability to work independently and manage broad responsibilities

Nice To Haves

Experience partnering with engineering and operations teams
Strong analytical mindset with ability to translate data into business insights
NetSuite experience

Responsibilities

Lead the organization's cost accounting processes and provide analytical support for business decisions.
Own product costing, standard cost development, and variance analysis.
Maintain and improve Bills of Material (BOMs) and routing data within the ERP system.
Analyze labor, material, and overhead variances and provide actionable insights.
Support inventory valuation, reserves, and month-end close activities.
Prepare account analyses, journal entries, and general ledger reconciliations.
Collaborate with operational teams to improve profitability and support strategic decision-making.
Partner closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, and Purchasing teams.
Evaluate make-versus-buy opportunities and provide financial recommendations.
Support cost reduction initiatives through analysis of materials, processes, and suppliers.
Assist with new product costing and margin analysis.
Drive efficiency, accuracy, and visibility across financial and operational processes.
Monitor inventory accuracy and support cycle counts and physical inventories.
Identify opportunities to improve inventory management processes.
Strengthen cost-related internal controls.
Improve costing accuracy, reporting capabilities, and data quality through ERP utilization.
Develop reporting that enhances visibility into margins, product costs, and operational performance.