Location
Waverly
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
June 20, 2026
Job Description
Cost Accountant — Waverly, Iowa
Transparent Search Group has been retained to identify a Cost Accountant for a manufacturing company based in Waverly, Iowa. This is an on-site role suited for an experienced accounting professional with a solid foundation in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment. Candidates must be local to the area or willing to relocate within Iowa, as relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and analyze standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead
- Perform month-end close activities including journal entries and account reconciliations
- Investigate and report on manufacturing variances, identifying root causes and trends
- Support inventory valuation, cycle counts, and physical inventory processes
- Prepare cost analyses to support pricing decisions and operational improvements
- Collaborate with production and operations teams to ensure...