Job Description
Cost Accountant – Manufacturing Financial Analyst
Location: Onsite in West Chester, OH
Salary: $90,000–$120,000 / year
trak group is partnering with a leading manufacturing organization to find a Cost Accountant with strong analytical skills. In this high-impact role, your financial insights will directly influence budgeting, margin improvement, and operational decisions. You’ll collaborate with engineering, operations, and sourcing teams, becoming the go-to resource for cost strategy.
If you enjoy digging into data, streamlining systems, and shaping financial direction, this opportunity in a stable and supportive environment offers long-term potential.
Why You’ll Love This Role:
Work cross-functionally with leadership, operations, and finance teams
Own cost models and financial reporting that directly impact business-wide decisions
Join a collaborative, highly visible team in a growing company
Drive process improvements and bring clarity to cost and inventory
What You’ll Do:
Develop and manage cost models across departments and product lines
Analyze standard costs, purchase price variance, and work order variances
Lead budgeting efforts by cost driver and report performance vs. budget
Partner with engineering to ensure item costs and BOMs are accurate
Support month-end close and prepare reporting packages
Lead physical inventory counts and monitor cycle count accuracy
Ensure proper capitalization and depreciation of fixed assets
Conduct make-vs-buy and labor absorption analyses
What You Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
3–5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
ERP system experience (NetSuite a plus)
Strong Excel skills and financial modeling abilities
Clear, confident communicator with strong attention to detail
Proactive mindset and passion for continuous improvement
Ready to take on a role where your numbers shape strategy? Apply today through trak group to be considered for this opportunity!
Company Description
trak group is a second-generation recruiting firm rooted in Cincinnati, connecting job seekers with opportunities that align with their career goals and lifestyle. We specialize in placing roles across accounting & finance, healthcare, staffing & professional, and tech—including IT, engineering, and manufacturing. With a personalized approach, we’re committed to supporting your career growth, offering flexible work options, competitive pay, and a dedicated team that understands the local job market. At trak group, you’re not just another candidate—you’re part of our community, and we're here to help you succeed.
trak group is a second-generation recruiting firm rooted in Cincinnati, connecting job seekers with opportunities that align with their career goals and lifestyle. We specialize in placing roles across accounting & finance, healthcare, staffing & professional, and tech—including IT, engineering, and manufacturing. With a personalized approach, we’re committed to supporting your career growth, offering flexible work options, competitive pay, and a dedicated team that understands the local job market. At trak group, you’re not just another candidate—you’re part of our community, and we're here to help you succeed.