Job Description
Cost Accountant – Goshen, Indiana
Salary: $65,000–$85,000 annually
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Established Manufacturing Presence: Join a well-known organization in the Goshen area with complex costing needs and stable operations.
High-Impact Role: Play a critical role in cost control, margin analysis, and operational decision-making.
Cross-Functional Exposure: Partner closely with operations, production, and leadership teams.
Process Improvement Focus: Opportunity to improve costing methods, reporting accuracy, and internal controls.
Career Growth Potential: Strong pathway into Senior Cost Accountant, Plant Controller, or Finance leadership roles.
Key Responsibilities
Analyze and maintain standard costs, variances, and inventory valuations
Prepare and analyze cost reports related to labor, materials, and overhead
Support month-end close with inventory and cost-related journal entries
Partner with operations to identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and margin analysis
Ensure accurate BOMs, routings, and cost structures within the ERP system
Support internal and external audits related to inventory and costing
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
3–6 years of cost accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory accounting
Experience with ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite, Epicor, Oracle, or similar)
Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities
Detail-oriented with the ability to communicate financial insights to non-financial teams
Work Setting: On-site
Location: Goshen, Indiana
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Numbers & Facts
| Location | Goshen, IN |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Salary | $65,000–$85,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1994 |
| Website | http://www.cfstaffing.com/ |
About Company
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.
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