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Cost Accountant

CFS
Niles, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2026
Position: Cost Accountant

Location: Niles, MI (Onsite)

About The Opportunity For a Cost Accountant

  • Join a stable and growing manufacturing organization with a strong reputation in the South Bend area.
  • Work closely with operations and plant leadership to support data-driven decision making and improve financial visibility across production.
  • Opportunity to build strong manufacturing accounting experience while contributing to process improvements and operational efficiency.

Overview Of The Cost Accountant Role

  • Analyze manufacturing costs including labor, materials, and overhead to support accurate product costing.
  • Maintain and review inventory transactions including cycle counts, inventory adjustments, and reconciliations.
  • Prepare cost analysis reports, track variances, and support plant management with financial insights.
  • Assist with month-end close including journal entries, reconciliations, and inventory valuation.

Preferred Qualifications For The Cost Accountant Role

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • Experience with cost accounting or manufacturing accounting principles.
  • Strong Excel skills including pivot tables and data analysis.
  • ERP system experience preferred.

Salary: $70,000–$85,000 annually depending on experience | Onsite in South Bend, Indiana

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