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Director of Cost Accounting

Jobot
Ellettsville, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 12/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/23/2026
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Salary $120,000 - $130,000 per year

A Bit About Us

We are a well established technology company that has been serving Indiana for generations.



Why join us?


We offer full benefits, a generous HSA, 401k with company match, discounted products, and tuition reimbursement.

Job Details

We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Cost Accounting to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced, growing organization where you will play a key role in managing and analyzing cost expenditures and purchases within the company. You will be responsible for budgeting, cost management, performance evaluation, and asset management within a manufacturing environment. If you are a detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of manufacturing accounting, production information control systems, and MAPICS, this could be the perfect role for you.

Responsibilities

  • Implement cost accounting systems and strategies to help understand the company's manufacturing operations.
  • Analyze and review manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
  • Make estimates of new and proposed product costs.
  • Conduct physical inventories and monitor the cycle count program.
  • Provide management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services.
  • Assist in month-end close of the general ledger including the preparation of journal entries.
  • Work closely with the manufacturing team to understand and manage production cost, and to identify cost saving opportunities.
  • Collaborate with other departments to establish best practices and optimize business procedures.
  • Maintain cost accounting system and work on process improvements for cost accounting.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • A minimum of 2 years of cost accounting in a manufacturing environment.
  • Must have a strong cost systems background and have excellent analytical skills.
  • Experience with MAPICS or other production information control systems would be of benefit.
  • Strong Excel skills and the ability to use Outlook and Word.
  • Experience working with engineering and manufacturing personnel on development and analysis of cost standards.
  • Ability to accurately prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively interact at all levels within the company.
  • Proven ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.
  • Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

If you are a highly motivated, detail-oriented professional looking to take your career to the next level in a vibrant and growing company, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team as a Sr Cost Accountant.

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