We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our team in Bowling Green/Toledo, Ohio. Cost Accounting experience is NOT required, as long as you have 1 or more years of manufacturing accounting experience.In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing, maintaining, and reporting cost data to support financial decision-making within our manufacturing operations. The position emphasizes inventory accuracy, cost integrity, and collaboration with various departments to ensure efficient financial processes. Responsibilities:• Conduct daily inventory cycle counts for raw materials, packaging, finished goods, and non-conforming items.• Analyze inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, and recommend preventive solutions.• Update and maintain accurate inventory records within the system.• Review and resolve transaction and movement discrepancies in the system.• Maintain and update cost information within the system, supporting the implementation of new processes.• Prepare and distribute monthly reports on scrap and inventory, ensuring data accuracy.• Participate in physical inventory counts and analyze results to address variances.• Assist the Plant Controller with month-end and year-end closing processes and financial statement preparation.• Establish and maintain standard costs for the current year, as well as prepare cost projections for future budgets.• Perform additional duties related to inventory accuracy and accounting as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field, with 1 or more years of experience in accounting, within a manufacturing environment.• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.• Familiarity with Epicor or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is preferred.• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify and resolve issues effectively.• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for interacting with team members and external stakeholders.• Self-motivated and capable of thriving in a dynamic work environment.• Ability to adapt to varying work schedules and physical tasks, including lifting up to 40 pounds when necessary.1

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Bowling Green, OH
onsite
Permanent
58000.00 - 68000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our team in Bowling Green/Toledo, Ohio. Cost Accounting experience is NOT required, as long as you have 1 or more years of manufacturing accounting experience.In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing, maintaining, and reporting cost data to support financial decision-making within our manufacturing operations. The position emphasizes inventory accuracy, cost integrity, and collaboration with various departments to ensure efficient financial processes. Responsibilities:• Conduct daily inventory cycle counts for raw materials, packaging, finished goods, and non-conforming items.• Analyze inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, and recommend preventive solutions.• Update and maintain accurate inventory records within the system.• Review and resolve transaction and movement discrepancies in the system.• Maintain and update cost information within the system, supporting the implementation of new processes.• Prepare and distribute monthly reports on scrap and inventory, ensuring data accuracy.• Participate in physical inventory counts and analyze results to address variances.• Assist the Plant Controller with month-end and year-end closing processes and financial statement preparation.• Establish and maintain standard costs for the current year, as well as prepare cost projections for future budgets.• Perform additional duties related to inventory accuracy and accounting as needed.
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