What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Accounting Supervisor position at Creative Financial Staffing (CFS)?
Location: Dayton, OH (Hybrid)
Salary: $95,000 – $115,000
Our well-established client is seeking a Cost Accounting Supervisor to lead cost and general ledger accounting activities including supervising two direct reports (staff accountant level), owning key processes in the month-end close, and supporting a system conversion. The ideal candidate will have strong cost accounting experience and Excel proficiency, with an interest in process improvement and team development.
Benefits include comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, life), HSA with company contributions, 401(k) with match, PTO, and strong work/life balance. Onsite perks include free meals, fitness center, and employee wellness & volunteer programs.
Key Responsibilities Of The Cost Accounting Supervisor
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Salary: $95,000 – $115,000
Our well-established client is seeking a Cost Accounting Supervisor to lead cost and general ledger accounting activities including supervising two direct reports (staff accountant level), owning key processes in the month-end close, and supporting a system conversion. The ideal candidate will have strong cost accounting experience and Excel proficiency, with an interest in process improvement and team development.
Benefits include comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, life), HSA with company contributions, 401(k) with match, PTO, and strong work/life balance. Onsite perks include free meals, fitness center, and employee wellness & volunteer programs.
Key Responsibilities Of The Cost Accounting Supervisor
- Supervise two direct reports, providing coaching and performance support
- Maintain accurate cost accounting including WIP, raw materials, and labor hour costing
- Oversee inventory accounting and assist with physical inventory at 2–3 plant locations annually
- Perform general ledger accounting, including journal entries and account reconciliations
- Take ownership of the month-end close process
- Analyze data to identify variances and support continuous improvement efforts
- Assist with data validation and testing related to a company-specific system conversion
- Support internal and external audits as needed
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
- 5 years of experience with a strong focus in cost accounting
- Proficiency in Excel, including data validation and analysis tools
- Experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations
- Manufacturing industry experience
- Physical inventory experience across multiple plant sites
- Prior supervisory or team lead experience preferred
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Salary : $95,000 - $115,000
