Cost Accountant

Job Title: Cost Accountant Job Description The Cost Accountant supports day-to-day accounting and financial activities for a manufacturing operation, with a strong focus on general accounting, financial reporting, cost and inventory accounting, and transactional support. This role works closely with operational and business leaders to provide accurate financial information, analyze costs, identify issues, and support data-driven business decisions. The Plant Accountant also contributes to improving accounting processes, reporting tools, and internal controls as the organization continues to grow. Responsibilities

- Perform day-to-day accounting and financial activities for a plant-based manufacturing operation.
- Prepare accurate financial reports and perform detailed account reconciliations.
- Support month-end accounting activities, including journal entries and closing processes.
- Assist with manufacturing cost analysis and standard cost accounting activities where applicable.
- Support inventory accounting, including tracking, valuation, and related processes.
- Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and invoicing activities.
- Analyze financial information to identify discrepancies, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
- Develop, refine, and improve accounting processes, reporting tools, and documentation.
- Partner with operations and leadership to provide financial insight and support business decisions.
- Support ongoing enhancements to accounting procedures and internal controls.
- Work directly with plant and business leadership to align financial reporting with operational performance.
- Contribute to building accounting processes and systems from the ground up in a growing manufacturing environment.
- Take ownership of assigned responsibilities and drive tasks to completion in a self-directed manner.
- Support the transition into broader accounting leadership responsibilities as the organization expands.

Essential Skills

- Previous accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
- 37+ years of accounting or finance experience
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a similar discipline.
- Strong general accounting knowledge, including reconciliations, financial reporting, and journal entries.
- Ability to support accounting activities in a plant environment and work closely with operations.
- Cost accounting experience, including standard cost and variance analysis exposure.
- Inventory accounting experience, including bill of material understanding and related processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data.
- Self-directed approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for responsibilities.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with operations and leadership to provide financial insight.
- Strong reconciliation and financial reporting capabilities.
- Strong Excel skills and advanced analytical capabilities.
- Experience using any ERP software.
- Comfort working in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Wayne, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $26.50 - $41.00/hr. 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. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Wayne, IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Fort Wayne,IN.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: 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.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.