What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Accountant position at VanderHouwen?
Our dynamic manufacturing client is seeking a Cost Accountant to join their plant finance team. This is a hands-on, highly collaborative role for a curious, process-minded professional who loves being on the floor, partnering with people across the business, and turning day-to-day operations into clear financial insight. If you thrive in an environment that prioritizes growth and change, this opportunity is for you!
This role is a hybrid model working four days on-site in McMinnville, Oregon.
Cost Accountant Responsibilities
Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.
Meet VanderHouwen
What kind of recruiter do you see yourself working with? One who prioritizes your best interest, no matter what? VanderHouwen does, and we're in it for the long game! Our recruiters focus on YOU, building meaningful, long-term relationships while developing a deep understanding of companies' staffing needs and workplace cultures. This approach helps us find an ideal job match that aligns with your unique career aspirations and goals.
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women & Diversity-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen places experienced professionals across the nation! Our recruitment teams specialize in either Technology and IT, Engineering, Human Resources, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Partner with us to land your next exciting career!
VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal civil rights laws.
This role is a hybrid model working four days on-site in McMinnville, Oregon.
Cost Accountant Responsibilities
- Partner daily with Operations, Production, Warehouse, Quality, and Procurement teams to translate plant performance into clear, actionable financial insights.
- Maintain standard costing and analyze manufacturing variances, product costs, and opportunities to reduce waste and improve margins.
- Support inventory controls, including cycle counts, physical counts, valuation, reconciliations, and follow-up on discrepancies across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, KPI reporting, month-end close, and journal entries tied to plant activity.
- Track capital projects and fixed assets, support audits, and help strengthen internal controls and continuous improvement efforts.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred, or a related field such as Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, or Math.
- Audit experience paired with a manufacturing background, either directly in industry or through public accounting manufacturing clients.
- Working knowledge of inventory control practices, such as cycle counting, blind counts, recounts, and validation, with comfort following GMPs while on the plant floor daily.
- Proficiency in Excel, including lookup formulas such as XLOOKUP or INDEX/MATCH. SAP experience is a plus.
- A collaborative, curious, communicative style, with openness to feedback, mentorship, and a fast-changing environment.
Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.
Meet VanderHouwen
What kind of recruiter do you see yourself working with? One who prioritizes your best interest, no matter what? VanderHouwen does, and we're in it for the long game! Our recruiters focus on YOU, building meaningful, long-term relationships while developing a deep understanding of companies' staffing needs and workplace cultures. This approach helps us find an ideal job match that aligns with your unique career aspirations and goals.
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women & Diversity-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen places experienced professionals across the nation! Our recruitment teams specialize in either Technology and IT, Engineering, Human Resources, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Partner with us to land your next exciting career!
VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal civil rights laws.
Salary : $80,000 - $110,000