Cost Accounting Specialist

Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related fieldMinimum of 3 years of cost accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environmentStrong understanding of GAAP and cost accounting methodologiesExperience working with ERP and costing systems such as Oracle, SAP, Dynamics, or similar platformsAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysisExcellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentWhy Worldwide Foam? When you join us, you'll have the opportunity to:Make a meaningful impact on business performance and profitabilityCollaborate closely with manufacturing and operations leadersWork in a culture that values teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvementExpand your skills through ongoing learning and professional development opportunitiesContribute to a supportive environment where your expertise is valued and your ideas are encouragedIf you're ready to apply your cost accounting expertise in a role where your analysis influences key business decisions, we'd love to hear from you.

Generating responseCopilot said:Cost Accounting SpecialistLocation: Elkhart, INJob Type: Full-Time | ExemptReports To: ControllerDrive Financial Accuracy. Support Operational Excellence.Worldwide Foam is looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accounting Specialist to join our finance team in Elkhart, IN. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys analyzing manufacturing costs, identifying trends, and partnering with operations to drive informed business decisions.As a key contributor to our organization, you'll help ensure accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and financial reporting while providing insights that directly impact profitability and operational performance.Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Cost Accounting Specialist, you will:Analyze manufacturing and operational costs to identify trends and improvement opportunitiesMaintain and update standard costs for inventory and manufactured productsTrack and report cost of goods sold (COGS), including expected versus actual performanceMonitor and reconcile variance accounts while ensuring compliance with internal controlsCreate, maintain, and validate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and item master dataPartner with operations teams to support cost analysis and continuous improvement initiativesPrepare financial reports, forecasts, and ad hoc analyses for managementAssist with cross-functional projects and support the accounting and finance team as neededQualificationsWe're seeking a motivated accounting professional with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related fieldMinimum of 3 years of cost accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environmentStrong understanding of GAAP and cost accounting methodologiesExperience working with ERP and costing systems such as Oracle, SAP, Dynamics, or similar platformsAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysisExcellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentWhy Worldwide Foam?At Worldwide Foam, we recognize that accurate financial information is essential to operational success. Our team works collaboratively across departments to drive efficiency, support growth, and continuously improve processes.When you join us, you'll have the opportunity to:Make a meaningful impact on business performance and profitabilityCollaborate closely with manufacturing and operations leadersWork in a culture that values teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvementExpand your skills through ongoing learning and professional development opportunitiesContribute to a supportive environment where your expertise is valued and your ideas are encouragedIf you're ready to apply your cost accounting expertise in a role where your analysis influences key business decisions, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today to join Worldwide Foam as our next Cost Accounting Specialist.Applicants are advised that a comprehensive background check and drug screening will be conducted as a condition of employment. Submission of an application implies consent to these screenings, and employment is contingent upon successful completion of the checks in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.