Cost Accountant

Location: Lincoln
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Amazing Cost Accountant Opportunity! 70-90k plus Bonus This Jobot Job is hosted by: Shane Bennett Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 per year A bit about us: Our client, a long standing manufacturing company in the Midwest is looking for a Cost Accountant to join their Cost Accounting team. You will enjoy a great team and ability to establish and build relationships with internal departments. Come join a wonderful organization! Why join us? Company has been around for 100 years and truly values their employees! Competitive salary Monthly bonus! Advancement Opportunity! Job Details Job Details: We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Permanent Cost Accountant to join our fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in our finance team, providing detailed cost information not supplied by general financial accounting, facilitating informed decision making, and contributing to the strategic growth of our company. This role requires a deep understanding of cost behavior and the ability to analyze and interpret complex data. If you are a dedicated, analytical, and proactive professional with excellent problem-solving skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Responsibilities: Conduct ongoing analysis of process constraints, target costing projects, margin analysis, and tracing costs back to underlying activities. Implement cost standards for materials and labor. Prepare, analyze and report weekly, monthly, quarterly gross margin analysis by product, by customer type. Assist in month-end closing, prepare journal entries as necessary, analyze inventory evaluation, inventory roll forward. Analyze cost accounting data and assist with cycle count/physical inventories. Maintain internal control documentation and test internal controls. Prepare detailed account analysis and reconcile sales, cost and inventory, and liability accounts. Review and analyze inventory and margin reports, conduct research and perform analytical studies in regard to cost analyses and profitability. Support and assist internal department reporting requirements such as audit schedules, tax schedules and others. Ensure timely submission, accuracy and validity of inventory, gross margin schedules to management. Work in special projects as required. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. CPA or CMA certification will be an added advantage. A minimum of 5 years of experience in a cost accounting role in a manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and experience with month-end close process. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent technical skills regarding cost accounting and understanding of manufacturing operations and financial processes. Ability to accurately prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. High attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Knowledge of GAAP and regulatory standards is highly desirable. This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive company where you can make a significant impact. If you are a motivated and organized individual who takes initiative and works well in a team-oriented setting, we would love to hear from you. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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