Staff Acct- Costing and Invent

Position: Staff Accountant – Costing & Inventory

Location: LaPorte, IN (Onsite)

About the Opportunity for a Staff Accountant – Costing & Inventory:
• Join a stable and growing manufacturing organization known for its strong team culture and collaborative environment.
• This role offers excellent exposure to both accounting and operations, working closely with plant leadership and finance.
• Great opportunity for an early-career accounting professional looking to grow their experience in manufacturing, costing, and inventory analysis.

Overview of the Staff Accountant – Costing & Inventory role:
• Assist with inventory tracking, cycle counts, and inventory adjustments to ensure accurate inventory records.
• Maintain and review Bill of Materials (BOMs) and product costing within the ERP system.
• Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances and support reporting for plant leadership.
• Assist with month-end close activities , including journal entries, reconciliations, and inventory valuation.

Preferred Qualifications for the Staff Accountant – Costing & Inventory role:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field .
• 0–3 years of accounting experience; manufacturing or inventory experience is a plus .
• Strong Excel skills including pivot tables and data analysis.
• ERP system experience preferred; familiarity with inventory or costing modules is helpful.

Salary: $55,000–$68,000 annually depending on experience | Onsite in South Bend, Indiana