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Skills
- Accountingunmatched
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- Cost Accountingunmatched
- Cost Analysisunmatched
- Cost Reportingunmatched
- Cross-Functionalunmatched
- Decision Supportunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- Expense Analysisunmatched
- Financeunmatched
- Financial Supportunmatched
- General Ledger Accountingunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Maintain Complianceunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Manufacturing Costunmatched
- Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
- Product Costingunmatched
- Product/Service Launchunmatched
- Supply Chainunmatched
- Systems Maintenanceunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Variance Analysisunmatched
Description
Cost Accountant – Manufacturing | Global, Growth-Oriented Company
Salary: $100,000 – $130,000 base + 10% bonus
Work Model: On-site | Maplewood, MN
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
This is a key role within a mid-sized global manufacturing company that continues to expand its presence in the market. The position offers strong exposure to both operations and finance, making it an ideal next step for a cost accountant looking to deepen expertise—or for a talented G/L accountant ready to pivot into cost accounting.
You’ll be part of a collaborative finance team and work closely with operations leadership, providing valuable insights that directly support decision-making. The company fosters a culture of development and growth, with opportunities to broaden responsibilities as the business scales globally.
Key Responsibilities for the Cost Accountant:
Partner with operations leaders on manufacturing and supply chain expense analysis and variance explanations
Develop and maintain cost accounting systems, documentation, and records
Participate in product setup, costing, and new product introductions
Assist with cycle counts and verification of inventory on hand
Provide financial support to cross-functional teams through cost analysis and reporting
Support the annual manufacturing and supply chain budget process to ensure accurate standard costs and absorption
Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies and procedures
Qualifications for the Cost Accountant:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
2+ years of manufacturing cost accounting experience
– OR – 2–3 years of strong G/L accounting experience with an interest in moving into cost accountingStrong analytical skills and a mindset for continuous improvement
ERP experience preferred (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.)
Proficiency in Excel
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Numbers & Facts
| Location | Maplewood, MN |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Salary | $100,000–$130,000 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.
