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Cost Accountant

CFS

East Hartford, CT

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Policies, Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Business Growth, Business Support, Communication Skills, Cost Accounting, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Financial Operations, Financial Planning, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Inventory Costing, Inventory Costs, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Journal Entries, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Operations Management, Materials Analysis, Mentoring, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Costing, Profit & Loss, Reconciliation, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
East Hartford, CT
POSTED
2 days ago


Cost Accountant


Compensation: $70,000–$85,000 + Bonus + Profit Sharing
Location: Greater Hartford, CT


Cost Accountant | High-Impact Manufacturing Accounting Opportunity


Our client is seeking a Cost Accountant to join a growing manufacturing organization in the Greater Hartford area. This is a highly visible role that offers direct exposure to leadership, operations, and strategic decision-making.


This position is ideal for an accounting professional looking to expand their experience beyond traditional accounting responsibilities and gain exposure to costing, inventory management, financial planning, and operational analysis. You'll play a key role in helping the organization improve profitability, strengthen inventory controls, and support business growth.


Why This Opportunity?



  • High-visibility role with direct exposure to leadership and operations

  • Opportunity to influence product costing, inventory accuracy, and margin improvement

  • Strong blend of accounting, cost analysis, and FP&A responsibilities

  • Hands-on involvement with manufacturing operations and inventory management

  • Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning

  • Opportunity to drive process improvements and operational efficiencies

  • Collaborative team environment with mentorship from experienced financial leaders

  • Stable organization with strong growth potential and career advancement opportunities

  • Profit-sharing program in addition to annual bonus potential


Key Responsibilities



  • Maintain and analyze product costing and inventory accounting processes

  • Perform standard cost, inventory, and variance analysis

  • Support month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations

  • Analyze labor, material, and overhead variances

  • Partner with operations to monitor inventory levels, scrap activity, and metal utilization

  • Assist with margin analysis, pricing reviews, and profitability reporting

  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives

  • Participate in inventory counts and inventory control procedures

  • Assist with audit preparation and financial reporting requirements

  • Identify opportunities to improve costing methodologies and inventory processes


Qualifications



  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field

  • 2+ years of cost accounting experience or accounting experience within a manufacturing environment

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Understanding of inventory accounting and manufacturing operations

  • Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills preferred

  • Ability to communicate effectively with both finance and operations teams


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About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/

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