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Cost Accountant

CFS

Minneapolis, MN

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$72,800–$104,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Analysis Skills, Bill of Materials (BOM), Budgeting, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cost Accounting, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Gross Margin, Intuit Quickbooks, Inventory Cycle Counts, Inventory Management, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Cost, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Operational Improvement, Process Improvement, Profit & Loss Analysis, Standards Development, Time Management, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Minneapolis, MN
POSTED
8 days ago

Cost Accountant
Fredericksburg, IA / Fully Onsite
Salary Range: $72,800– $104,000
Manufacturing Industry


About the Opportunity – Cost Accountant
A growing manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Cost Accountant to support financial reporting, inventory control, and cost analysis initiatives. This role partners closely with finance leadership and plant operations to improve cost visibility, optimize processes, and drive strategic decision-making.


Key Responsibilities – Cost Accountant



  • Support month-end close processes, including inventory balancing, transfer entries, and variance analysis

  • Analyze gross profit margins and report insights to finance and operations teams

  • Collaborate with manufacturing plants on cycle counts, labor/overhead rates, BOMs, and routing accuracy

  • Evaluate manufacturing costs, labor absorption, and identify opportunities for operational improvement

  • Assist in calculating and maintaining work center rates

  • Review completed shop orders and investigate significant cost variances

  • Execute annual cost roll processes and perform change analysis as needed

  • Develop and track OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) metrics using the ERP system

  • Contribute to budgeting processes and cost standard development

  • Participate in ERP-related initiatives and continuous improvement projects




Qualifications – Cost Accountant



  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required

  • 10+ years of progressive accounting and cost analysis experience

  • Proven cost accounting experience (required)

  • Manufacturing industry experience (preferred)

  • ERP system experience, including implementations (preferred)

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint, Outlook)

  • Working knowledge of QuickBooks and ERP platforms

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner cross-functionally

  • Detail-oriented with the ability to manage shifting priorities and deadlines




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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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