What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Accounting Specialist position at Worldwide Foam?
Location: Elkhart, IN
Job Type: Full-Time | Exempt
Reports To: Controller
Worldwide Foam is looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accounting Specialist to join our finance team in Elkhart, IN. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys analyzing manufacturing costs, identifying trends, and partnering with operations to drive informed business decisions.
As a key contributor to our organization, you'll help ensure accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and financial reporting while providing insights that directly impact profitability and operational performance.
Key Responsibilities
As a Cost Accounting Specialist, you will:
- Analyze manufacturing and operational costs to identify trends and improvement opportunities
- Maintain and update standard costs for inventory and manufactured products
- Track and report cost of goods sold (COGS), including expected versus actual performance
- Monitor and reconcile variance accounts while ensuring compliance with internal controls
- Create, maintain, and validate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and item master data
- Partner with operations teams to support cost analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
- Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and ad hoc analyses for management
- Assist with cross-functional projects and support the accounting and finance team as needed
Qualifications
We're seeking a motivated accounting professional with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum of 3 years of cost accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of GAAP and cost accounting methodologies
- Experience working with ERP and costing systems such as Oracle, SAP, Dynamics, or similar platforms
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysis
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Why Worldwide Foam?
At Worldwide Foam, we recognize that accurate financial information is essential to operational success. Our team works collaboratively across departments to drive efficiency, support growth, and continuously improve processes.
When you join us, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Make a meaningful impact on business performance and profitability
- Collaborate closely with manufacturing and operations leaders
- Work in a culture that values teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement
- Expand your skills through ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
- Contribute to a supportive environment where your expertise is valued and your ideas are encouraged
If you're ready to apply your cost accounting expertise in a role where your analysis influences key business decisions, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to join Worldwide Foam as our next Cost Accounting Specialist.
Applicants are advised that a comprehensive background check and drug screening will be conducted as a condition of employment. Submission of an application implies consent to these screenings, and employment is contingent upon successful completion of the checks in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Salary : $75,000 - $90,000