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Cost Accountant

CFS

Hanover, MD

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$85,000–$105,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Career Development, Communication Skills, Cost Accounting, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Electricity, Finance, Financial Operations, Financial Planning, Forecasting, Inventory Costs, Inventory Cycle Counts, Inventory Management, Inventory Transactions, Leadership, Maintenance - Electrical, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Analysis, Manufacturing Operations, Operational Improvement, Operational Support, Physical Inventory, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Costing, Profit & Loss, Reconciliation, Standard Costing, Supply Chain Operations, Transaction Processing/Management, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Hanover, MD
POSTED
12 days ago


Cost Accountant - $85,000 - $105,000


Hanover, MD | Growing Electrical Manufacturer | Hybrid Flexibility


Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a manufacturing environment? Our client, a respected electrical manufacturer in Hanover, Maryland, is seeking a Cost Accountant to join their growing finance team.


For more than 60 years, this organization has built a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and customer service within the electrical manufacturing industry. Following a recent acquisition by a well-known global manufacturer, the company is entering an exciting new chapter of growth, investment, and expanded career opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, established business while gaining exposure to the resources, systems, and advancement potential that come with a larger international organization.


Position Overview


The Cost Accountant will play a key role in supporting manufacturing operations by analyzing product costs, maintaining inventory accuracy, and providing financial insights that drive business performance. This role offers significant visibility across operations, supply chain, and leadership teams.


Responsibilities



  • Analyze and maintain standard costing for manufactured products

  • Monitor inventory transactions and ensure inventory accuracy

  • Perform variance analysis related to labor, materials, overhead, and production activities

  • Assist with month-end close, including inventory and cost accounting entries

  • Reconcile inventory accounts and investigate discrepancies

  • Partner with operations leadership to identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements

  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives

  • Develop and maintain reporting related to manufacturing performance and profitability

  • Assist with physical inventory counts and cycle count programs

  • Support audits and special projects as needed


Qualifications



  • 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment

  • Understanding of cost accounting principles, inventory accounting, and standard costing

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

  • Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems

  • Ability to communicate effectively across finance and operational teams

  • Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred


Why Join?



  • Established company with over six decades of success

  • Exciting growth following acquisition by a globally recognized manufacturer

  • Opportunity to influence processes and contribute to operational improvements

  • Exposure to leadership and cross-functional teams

  • Clear pathways for professional development and career advancement

  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

  • Stable, team-oriented culture with long-term growth potential


If you're seeking a position that offers both the stability of an established manufacturer and the career growth opportunities of a rapidly evolving global organization, we would love to hear from you.

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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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