| Location | Noblesville, IN |
| Salary | $75,000–$85,000 Per Year |
Our client, a growing manufacturing organization in the Noblesville area, is seeking a Cost Accountant to join its finance team. This position offers the opportunity to partner closely with operations, supply chain, production, and leadership teams while having a direct impact on manufacturing performance and profitability. The ideal candidate will have experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment and a strong understanding of inventory, standard costing, and month-end close activities.
Key Responsibilities
Analyze and report manufacturing costs including materials, labor, and overhead
Monitor standard costs and investigate cost variances
Assist with inventory management, cycle counts, and physical inventories
Reconcile inventory and support month-end close activities
Prepare plant profitability and cost reporting
Track and analyze inventory adjustments and purchase price variances (PPV)
Maintain BOMs, routings, and cost structures within the ERP system
Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
Collaborate with operations and plant leadership to identify cost-saving opportunities
Assist with year-end audit requirements and special projects
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
3+ years of cost accounting experience
Strong understanding of manufacturing accounting principles
Experience with inventory accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis
Advanced Excel skills
ERP experience required
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
Manufacturing industry experience
Work-in-Process (WIP) accounting experience
Experience with BOMs, inventory costing, and production reporting
Experience using Power BI or SSRS reporting tools
Exposure to ERP implementations or integrations
Compensation & Benefits
$75,000 - $85,000 base salary
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off
Career Growth Opportunities
If you are interested in this job or other Accounting and Finance career opportunities from LHH Recruitment Solutions (pka Parker + Lynch), please email Zach Gates at Zach.Gates@lhh.com, or visit our website at www.lhh.com
Pay Details: $75,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Zach Gates
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.