Role Overview
Able Group is hiring a mid-level Manufacturing Cost Accountant. This is a full-time role in IN. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
As a Cost Accountant at our company, you will be responsible for analyzing and tracking the costs associated with manufacturing processes, including direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead. Your role will involve collecting and interpreting cost data, conducting variance analysis, and providing insights to management to improve cost efficiency and identify areas for optimization within production operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct cost analysis by analyzing and interpreting cost data related to production activities such as raw materials, labor, and overhead to identify cost variances between actual and standard costs.
- Investigate the reasons behind cost variances, identifying potential issues in production processes, and proposing corrective actions.
- Monitor and reconcile inventory levels to ensure accurate costing of finished goods and work-in-progress.
- Prepare customer invoices and customer-specific documentations, ensuring timely delivery of goods as promised.
- Generate detailed inventory product selling lists and cost reports for management, including summaries of production costs, cost breakdowns by product line, and variance analysis reports.
- Collaborate with relevant teams to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
- Handle vendor payments and maintain up-to-date accounts receivable.
- Maintain bookkeeping records to be submitted to the Tax Accountant quarterly.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by management as per business needs.
Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
- Qualified training in fields pertinent to job responsibilities.
- Minimum 4 years of job experience in related field, including experience working inside a manufacturing facility and using QuickBooks Build Assembly Module.
- Good MS Excel skills and analytical numeracy skills.
- Excellent command of written and verbal business English.
- Ability to handle fast turnarounds and tight deadlines.
- Experience using project management tools.
- Technologically savvy with a typing speed of 45 WPM.
Please complete all screening questions for your application to be considered:
1. What is your highest level of education, and in which major did you graduate
2. Which products did the companies you previously worked for manufacture
3. When can you start if offered a job
4. What is your last verifiable CTC, and how much in-hand are you seeking per month for this work-from-home position
Thank you for considering joining our team as a Cost Accountant. Your attention to detail and dedication to cost efficiency will be crucial in contributing to our company's success. As a Cost Accountant at our company, you will be responsible for analyzing and tracking the costs associated with manufacturing processes, including direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead. Your role will involve collecting and interpreting cost data, conducting variance analysis, and providing insights to management to improve cost efficiency and identify areas for optimization within production operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct cost analysis by analyzing and interpreting cost data related to production activities such as raw materials, labor, and overhead to identify cost variances between actual and standard costs.
- Investigate the reasons behind cost variances, identifying potential issues in production processes, and proposing corrective actions.
- Monitor and reconcile inventory levels to ensure accurate costing of finished goods and work-in-progress.
- Prepare customer invoices and customer-specific documentations, ensuring timely delivery of goods as promised.
- Generate detailed inventory product selling lists and cost reports for management, including summaries of production costs, cost breakdowns by product line, and variance analysis reports.
- Collaborate with relevant teams to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
- Handle vendor payments and maintain up-to-date accounts receivable.
- Maintain bookkeeping records to be submitted to the Tax Accountant quarterly.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by management as per business needs.
Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
- Qualified training in fields pertinent to job responsibilities.
- Minimum 4 years of job experience in related field, including experience working inside a manufacturing facility and using QuickBooks Build Assembly Module.
- Good MS Excel skills and analytical numeracy skills.
- Excellent command of written and verbal business English.
- Ability to handle fast turnarounds and tight deadlines.
- Experience using project management tools.
- Technologically savvy with a typing speed of 45 WPM.
Please complete all screening questions for your application to be considered:
1. What is your highest level of education, and in which major did you graduate
2. Which products did the companies you previously w
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Manufacturing Cost Accountant position at Able Group?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Able Group. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Manufacturing Cost Accountant position at Able Group located?
This position is based in IN. Able Group has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Manufacturing Cost Accountant at Able Group earn?
Able Group has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Manufacturing Cost Accountant role at Able Group posted?
This role was posted on April 19, 2026 (65 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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