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8 results for Cost Accountant in Fort Wayne, IN

Cost Accountant

Fort Wayne, IN
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This role focuses on delivering accurate cost data, supporting inventory and production reporting, and helping leadership make informed financial decisions. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical ability with practical experience in manufacturing finance and works effectively with both accounting and operations teams. Responsibilities: • Maintain and update standard costing for materials, labor, and factory overhead to reflect current production conditions. • Review manufacturing cost performance and explain differences between expected and actual results across key expense categories. • Prepare recurring analysis related to inventory valuation and cost of goods sold to support monthly financial reporting. • Work closely with production and operational leaders to identify major cost drivers and improve visibility into plant performance. • Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities by providing detailed input on manufacturing expenses and operational trends. • Reconcile inventory-related accounts and assist with month-end and year-end closing activities to ensure financial accuracy. • Participate in physical inventory counts and cycle count processes while helping investigate discrepancies and improve count reliability. • Strengthen cost accounting procedures, reporting tools, and internal controls to improve efficiency and data quality. • Provide actionable financial recommendations that support margin improvement and overall profitability.
2026-06-10T00:00:00Z

Cost Accounting Manager

Fort Wayne, IN
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Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Cost Accounting Manager to guide cost accounting operations within a large-scale manufacturing environment in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This role will oversee standard costing activities, strengthen financial visibility across a broad product portfolio, and turn complex operational and financial data into practical recommendations for leadership. The position also plays an important part in improving reporting processes, supporting cross-functional decision-making, and building a high-performing team focused on accuracy and continuous improvement. Responsibilities: • Direct cost accounting activities for a high-volume manufacturing operation and provide leadership to a team responsible for delivering accurate and timely cost information. • Oversee the setup, review, and refinement of standard costs across a large product catalog, ensuring costing methods remain reliable and well controlled. • Manage annual cost updates and regularly evaluate material variances to keep product costing current and aligned with operational performance. • Analyze overhead structure, equipment utilization, and cost absorption trends to improve the allocation of manufacturing expenses. • Investigate production variances, identify key drivers behind cost fluctuations, and work with operations leaders to develop effective corrective actions. • Perform profitability and margin analysis by product line and customer segment to support pricing, product strategy, and business planning decisions. • Coordinate recurring physical inventory activities across locations in partnership with finance and operations teams to help maintain inventory accuracy. • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve cost discrepancies, consolidate data from multiple sources, and promote consistent financial reporting. • Provide cost accounting expertise for ERP-related initiatives, including system configuration, process optimization, and enhanced reporting capabilities. • Support period-end accounting activities, including necessary reclassifications and other financial close tasks tied to manufacturing costs.
2026-05-26T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Fort Wayne, IN
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Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for our Fort Wayne, Indiana team. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, monitoring day-to-day transactions, and helping ensure timely reporting across multiple accounting areas. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage priorities effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Responsibilities:• Record daily cash and treasury activity in the general ledger and verify entries for accuracy.• Reconcile accounts receivable activity each day, including processing customer-related debit and credit adjustments.• Review and assign general ledger coding for accounts payable invoices to support accurate financial reporting.• Track capital project spending, establish project records, and monitor budgets tied to fixed asset activity.• Maintain fixed asset records by updating additions, disposals, and related supporting documentation.• Prepare journal entries, complete account reconciliations, and organize accounting files for ongoing reporting and audit readiness.• Produce recurring daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports while supporting month-end close and annual budgeting activities.• Assist with external audit requests, support property tax preparation, and provide backup coverage for invoicing, payroll, and other accounting functions as needed.
2026-06-15T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Fort Wayne, IN
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Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a growing management services organization in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This position will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records for a portfolio of approximately 70 long-term care facilities while strengthening accounting controls and reducing reporting errors. The ideal candidate brings solid general accounting experience, a strong understanding of work-in-progress and construction-related costs, and the ability to support day-to-day financial operations with precision. Responsibilities:• Manage daily accounting activities for a multi-site commercial property management portfolio, ensuring financial data is complete, timely, and accurate.• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close tasks to support reliable financial reporting.• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including coding transactions correctly and resolving discrepancies promptly.• Track construction-related expenditures and work-in-progress activity, helping maintain clear visibility into project costs and financial status.• Analyze financial records to identify inconsistencies, correct errors, and strengthen internal accounting practices across the organization.• Assist with audits, reporting requests, and supporting documentation by organizing records and responding to financial inquiries efficiently.• Collaborate with operational and property management teams to ensure expenses, invoices, and allocations are recorded in the appropriate accounts.• Support accounting process improvements and system-related updates as needed to enhance accuracy and workflow efficiencies.
2026-06-05T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Warsaw, IN
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Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
A growing organization in the Warsaw area is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join their team on a temp-to-hire basis. This role reports directly to the Controller and is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys owning key pieces of the accounting cycle. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage and maintain fixed assets, including capitalization and depreciation schedules</li><li>Support lease accounting (ASC 842 exposure a plus)</li><li>Prepare and post month-end journal entries, including:</li><li>Payroll-related entries</li><li>Prepaid expenses and amortization</li><li>Accruals and reconciliations</li><li>Assist with month-end close and financial reporting</li><li>Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances</li><li>Partner with leadership to ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial data</li></ul>
2026-05-28T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Columbia City, IN
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Temporary / Contract
28 - 32 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with a growing manufacturing company near Columbia City, Indiana to identify a Staff Accountant with strong ERP experience. This role is ideal for an accounting detail oriented with at least 5 years of experience who thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment and enjoys working cross-functionally with production and leadership teams. Key Responsibilities Prepare and maintain accurate general ledger entries and account reconciliations Support month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and variance analysis Utilize ERP systems to manage financial data, improve reporting accuracy, and streamline processes Assist with inventory accounting, cost tracking, and manufacturing-related accounting functions Analyze financial results and provide insights to leadership regarding trends and variances Collaborate with operations and plant leadership to ensure accurate cost allocation and reporting Maintain adherence to internal controls and accounting policies Assist with audits and provide documentation as needed Identify opportunities for process improvement within ERP systems and accounting workflows
2026-06-05T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Pierceton, IN
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join our team in Pierceton, Indiana. This role supports key accounting operations across the business, with a strong focus on capital spending, intercompany transactions, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will bring sound technical accounting knowledge, strong analytical skills, and the ability to partner effectively with management on budgeting, forecasting, and month-end activities. Responsibilities: • Lead accounting activities tied to capital investment tracking, ensuring accurate reporting and support for division-level spending. • Support the preparation of consolidated financial results, including monthly performance reporting, forecasts, and annual planning materials. • Manage critical month-end close tasks by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, reviewing variances, and maintaining supporting documentation. • Share capital expenditure insights with leadership to help monitor spending trends and business performance. • Coordinate intercompany account activity during the close process and help ensure balances are recorded accurately across entities. • Review intercompany transactions between divisions, investigate discrepancies, and help resolve matching issues in a timely manner. • Deliver financial and operational analysis that helps business leaders evaluate results and make informed decisions. • Contribute to the annual budget cycle and periodic forecasting efforts by compiling data and analyzing financial expectations. • Assist with property tax-related calculations and reviews in partnership with external advisors, while also supporting additional accounting projects as needed.
2026-06-05T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Butler, IN
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Temporary / Contract
28.5 - 40 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support operational and accounting performance for a manufacturing site in Butler, Indiana. This Long-term Contract position will partner closely with site leadership to evaluate financial results, identify trends, and provide insight that helps improve profitability and decision-making. The role also contributes to budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and close activities while promoting strong financial controls and process efficiency. Responsibilities: • Partner with the Controller and site leadership to review operating results, assess performance trends, and deliver financial insights that support business objectives. • Analyze customer profitability, spending patterns, and cost drivers to highlight risks, opportunities, and actions that can improve financial outcomes. • Support the planning cycle by preparing inputs for budgets, forecasts, incentive calculations, capital reviews, and other operational finance initiatives. • Assist with month-end activities by preparing journal entries, validating financial data, and helping ensure accurate and timely close results. • Carry out recurring daily, weekly, and monthly finance tasks and produce reports that enable effective monitoring of plant performance. • Use financial systems and data sources to research transactions, perform ad hoc analysis, and resolve reporting questions with accuracy and attention to detail. • Work with finance leadership to strengthen accounting workflows, improve documentation, and increase overall process efficiency. • Help maintain compliance with internal controls, accounting guidelines, and company financial policies across assigned responsibilities. • Review financial transactions, evaluate appropriate accounting treatment, and communicate recommendations based on established standards and procedures.
2026-06-16T00:00:00Z