Job ID: NA618181030
Location: Arcadia, LA
Category: Accounting & Finance
Employment Type: Permanent
Date Added: 11/10/2026
Cost Accountant / Senior Cost Accountant | $70K–$80K Base | Ruston, LA Area | Direct Hire | On-Site With Flexibility
What Matters Most
- Salary: $70,000–$80,000 base, depending on experience
- Location: Ruston, LA Area
- Schedule: Full-Time, Onsite with flexibility when needed
- Employment: Direct Hire / Permanent
- Benefits: Competitive benefits package
- Career Growth: Excellent long-term advancement opportunities within an established, growing manufacturing organization
- Leadership: Work alongside a supportive, experienced hiring manager with approximately 15 years of tenure who began her career with the company in this very position!
- Relocation: Assistance may be available for qualified candidates
Job Description
We are seeking a motivated Cost Accountant / Senior Cost Accountant to join a well-established manufacturing organization in Arcadia, Louisiana. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working closely with operations, solving problems, and making a meaningful impact.
You'll join a collaborative team led by an experienced Finance Manager who has grown within the organization over nearly 15 years. With excellent benefits, a flexible and supportive leadership approach, and genuine opportunities for professional growth, this is a fantastic opportunity to build a long-term career.
Responsibilities
- Support manufacturing cost accounting, inventory reporting, and financial analysis.
- Analyze production costs, variances, and operational performance.
- Assist with month-end close, reconciliations, and general ledger activities.
- Collaborate with manufacturing and operations teams to improve processes and reporting accuracy.
- Support budgeting, financial reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Help maintain accurate inventory valuations and internal controls.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
- 2+ years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of standard costing, inventory accounting, and cost analysis.
- Experience with ERP systems and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Comfortable working directly with plant operations and production leadership.
- Self-motivated, collaborative, and interested in long-term career growth.
Interested in learning more? Apply today! We'd welcome the opportunity to share additional details about this exciting opportunity.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Reserves Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Compensation Disclaimer: The salary range listed reflects the anticipated compensation for this position. Actual compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors.
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