Job Title: Cost AccountantJob DescriptionJoin a dynamic team as a Cost Accountant, where you will play a pivotal role in building and managing product costing in a new ERP system. This position goes beyond traditional variance or analyst roles by allowing you to shape how costs are set up, tracked, and reported. Collaborate closely with finance and operations to ensure accurate financial representation of operational activities.
Responsibilities- Design and implement costing structures and processes within the new ERP system.
- Manage and maintain standard costs, including materials, labor, and overhead.
- Conduct variance analysis for purchase price, usage, labor, and overhead, and communicate findings to leadership.
- Support inventory valuation, month-end close, and reconcile inventory and COGS.
- Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and procurement to validate BOMs, routings, and cost inputs.
- Analyze margins and product profitability, providing recommendations for improvements.
- Document costing processes and enhance internal controls.
- Assist with audits and perform ad hoc financial analysis as required.
Essential Skills- Proficiency in cost analysis, accounting, and forecasting.
- Experience with ERP software.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 4-5 years of cost accounting experience in food, pharma, or bio/sciences manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory accounting.
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial modeling.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to explain financial data to non-finance partners.
Additional Skills & Qualifications- Experience with ERP systems preferred.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Work EnvironmentThe position is onsite, Monday through Friday, during standard business hours with flexible start times between 7am and 5pm for an 8-hour shift. Occasional visits to the Marion manufacturing site are required to meet with operations leaders. The company is growing, with strong financial backing and a focus on refining rare earths and critical minerals, contributing to the economy and national security.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Fishers, IN.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $115000.00/yr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
company has health insurance and benefits and 401k offerings as well as 15 days of PTO starting out
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Fishers, IN.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Fishers,IN.
