Cost Accountant II

Role: Financial Analyst/Cost Accountant II

Location: Greenfield, IN/Onsite

Job Type: Fulltime/Permanent

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze data to calculate, plan, forecast, and assess business costs, including raw materials, labor, and overhead.
• Evaluate actual manufacturing costs and generate reports comparing budgeted and actual production expenses.
• Maintain cost records to support expenditure control and financial decision-making.
• Conduct cost audits and prepare detailed analytical reports.
• Assess cost impacts of product design modifications, material changes, manufacturing processes, and service updates.
• Estimate costs for new and proposed products.
• Prepare pricing quotations for large projects and conduct post-closeout cost analysis.
• Provide management with detailed reports comparing factors influencing product or service pricing and profitability.
• Manage and maintain cost accounting systems and databases.
• Assist with inventory valuation and reporting.
• Reconcile perpetual inventory records with general ledger balances.
• Evaluate work-in-progress (WIP) and finished goods inventory.
• Analyze and estimate excess and obsolete inventory.
• Support month-end close processes, focusing on inventory-related entries.
• Develop and maintain standardized cost reporting databases.
• Generate internal performance reports and maintain standardized performance metrics.
• Prepare internal monthly performance charts and compile external Monthly Performance Review (MPR) reports.
• Analyze project and product costs, identifying and explaining variances.
• Calculate, review, and maintain pricing for standard and non-standard product offerings.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to establish appropriate pricing for products and large projects.
• Periodically review pricing structures and advise management on necessary updates.
• Forecast future costs and recommend pricing adjustments to align with budget goals.
• Travel to manufacturing facilities as needed.

Qualifications

To perform this role successfully, candidates must be able to meet each essential duty effectively. The following qualifications are required, though reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment (preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience with cost accounting systems (preferred).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (including logical, lookup, reference, and mathematical functions), with working knowledge of Outlook and Word.
• Familiarity with Workwise ERP is a plus.
• Experience collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams on cost standards and analysis.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance?
• Do you have experience with Workwise ERP? (plus)
• Are you a US Citizen?
• Are you a Green Card Holder?
• What is your email address/email ID?
• What is your Current Location? Mention the location with zip code
• What would be your notice period if offered?
• What is your salary expectation for fulltime per annum?

Experience:

• ⁠Manufacturing cost Accounting: 4 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Greenfield, IN 46140 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Greenfield, IN 46140: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000