Cost Accountant - Kendallville, IN Job at LaSalle Network, Kendallville, IN

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  • LaSalle Network
  • Kendallville, IN

Job Description

With decades of industry expertise and a reputation for excellence, our client is a cornerstone of the manufacturing sector. Known for fostering a collaborative and analytical environment, they’re seeking a Cost Accountant to bring precision, insight, and financial discipline to their operations.

If you love numbers, efficiency, and driving meaningful impact through cost analysis — this is your moment!

This role is budgeted up to a base salary of $85,000.  A comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical / dental / vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Cost Accountant Responsibilities:

  • Oversee daily accounting functions including general ledger, inventory accounting, and cost allocation activities

  • Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis

  • Maintain and analyze standard costs, inventory valuation, and cost of goods sold to ensure accurate financial reporting

  • Partner with operations and production teams to evaluate manufacturing performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and improve process efficiency

  • Prepare detailed cost analysis reports and financial statements, translating data into actionable insights for leadership

  • Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, and margin analysis to support strategic decision-making

  • Monitor KPIs and operational metrics to ensure alignment between financial results and business objectives

Cost Accountant Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field ; CPA or MBA preferred

  • 2+ years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing or cost accounting roles

  • Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, advanced formulas) and familiarity with ERP systems

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy

  • Excellent communication skills — able to translate financial data into clear business insights

  • A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a drive to continuously improve processes

Senior Cost Accountant Benefits:

  • Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where collaboration and innovation thrive

  • Join a team that values accuracy, curiosity, and continuous improvement

  • Be part of a stable, industry-leading manufacturer with a strong growth trajectory and clear vision for the future

If you’re a self-starter who’s ready to turn data into insight and efficiency into impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for the Senior Cost Accountant position!

Thank You, 

Arden Dyer 
LaSalle Network 

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets.  

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