Cost Accountant

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Cost Accountant – Columbus, OH

Ready to take ownership of cost insights that directly influence business decisions? Our client is looking for a detail-driven Cost Accountant who wants to make a measurable impact while building strong cross-functional partnerships.

What’s In It For You

• Competitive compensation aligned with the Columbus market (estimated $75,000 – $100,000 base salary)
• High-visibility role working closely with operations and leadership
• Opportunity to drive process improvements and cost-saving initiatives
• Exposure to full-cycle cost accounting and inventory management
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment with strong internal support
• Ability to influence budgeting, forecasting, and pricing strategies
• Career growth into senior accounting or finance leadership roles
• Stable organization with consistent workflow and long-term opportunity
  
  

What You’ll Do

• Analyze product costing, variances, and inventory to ensure accuracy and insights
• Maintain and improve standard cost systems and methodologies
• Partner with operations to monitor production costs and identify efficiencies
• Support month-end close, including journal entries and reconciliations
• Prepare reports on margins, cost trends, and profitability
  
  

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3 years of cost accounting or manufacturing accounting experience
• Strong understanding of standard costing and variance analysis
• Advanced Excel skills; ERP system experience preferred
  
  

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