Mid Level Cost Accountant Jobs
Mid level cost accountant jobs go to professionals ready to own the full cost accounting cycle, lead variance analysis independently, and guide junior staff without waiting for direction. Openings run across Staffing & Recruiting, Manufacturing, and Technology & Software, with Jobot, Tesla, and Ferrero among the employers hiring at this level now.
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NEBCO is a third-generation, family-owned and operated business, which employs more than 1100 employees across 50 locations spanning the State of Nebraska. NEBCO supplies the construction industry with materials needed to construct buildings, streets and highways. Our business interests also include mining, finance, real estate development, agriculture, transportation, railroading, warehousing, insurance and surety bonding. The company has developed beyond its roots into areas including construction materials, real estate, recreation and philanthropy. NEBCO has grown to become one of Nebraska’s most diversified and successful privately-owned businesses. For more information about the company visit www.nebcoinc.com.
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to oversee our budgeting, expense tracking, and cost-control systems. In this role, you will analyze raw financial data, calculate standard production costs, and identify operational inefficiencies. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of accounting principles like GAAP and financial reporting standards. Your insights will directly influence our pricing strategies, resource allocation, and overall corporate profitability.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Establishes standard costs for manufacturing goods, labor, overhead, and shipping.
Conducts variance analysis for the following: comparing actual production costs to system standards, purchase price, and production
Prepares monthly cost reports, profitability, and variance summaries for management
Performs cost-volume-profit and margin analysis across various product lines
Reconciles inventory subledgers to the general ledger on a monthly basis.
Coordinates physical inventory counts and monitors routine cycle count programs.
Calculates obsolescence reserves and track slow-moving stock balances.
Audits production yields and scrap rates to flag efficiency losses
Formulates budget forecasts by analyzing fixed and variable expenditures.
Models financial scenarios to determine the cost impact of changing product designs.
Recommends policy shifts and cost-saving measures to optimize cash flow.
Identifies and implements process improvements within the SAP environment to increase efficiency, accuracy, and controls.
Supports external audits by providing documented cost schedules and evidence
Assists with the periodic review of KPIs, development of annual budgets, performing variance analysis, and forecasting
Support data migration activities from legacy systems into S/4HANA and provide ongoing support and training to end-users on financial modules.
Assists month-end closing and accounting cycle including journal entries, reconciliations, and master data maintenance for various accounts within SAP as necessary.
Other duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; and
- minimum 3 years experience as a cost accountant in a manufacturing environment with hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA; or
- equivalent combination of experience and education.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Valid Driver’s License
- CPA or other relevant certification is preferred.
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, individual must be proficient in Accounting software; Inventory software; and be skilled in Microsoft Excel (and other Office applications) . The department is moving from Lawson accounting software packages to SAP S/4HANA. Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA is required.
Other Qualifications:
- Technical skills in account reconciliation, cost analysis, and month-end close.
- Knowledge and ability to work with Bill of Materials
- Solid understanding of accounting principles like GAAP and financial reporting standards.
- Must be able to meet time sensitive deadlines, ability to muti-task as required, and follow through on project list, and take on new projects.
- Must maintain confidentiality of financial records.
- Travel required between Lincoln and Omaha plants, no overnights required.
Other Skills & Abilities:
- Attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness.
- Strong analytical, reasoning, organizational and problem-solving skills; with ability to adapt to business operational changes.
- Ability to research and collect data without supervision.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with others, especially when providing direction with the SAP 4/HANA software; share experience with others, and present information as needed both in group and one-on-one settings.
Benefits Include
- Retirement Plans
- PAID Holidays
- Insurance Benefits
- Wellness Program - with the opportunity to earn five additional days off
- PAID Time Off
- On the Job Training
Condition of Employment
Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications. Approval of pre-employment reference, background checks and post offer substance testing are required as conditions of employment.
NEBCO is a third-generation, family-owned and operated business, which employs more than 1100 employees across 50 locations spanning the State of Nebraska. NEBCO supplies the construction industry with materials needed to construct buildings, streets and highways. Our business interests also include mining, finance, real estate development, agriculture, transportation, railroading, warehousing, insurance and surety bonding. The company has developed beyond its roots into areas including construction materials, real estate, recreation and philanthropy. NEBCO has grown to become one of Nebraska’s most diversified and successful privately-owned businesses. For more information about the company visit www.nebcoinc.com.
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to oversee our budgeting, expense tracking, and cost-control systems. In this role, you will analyze raw financial data, calculate standard production costs, and identify operational inefficiencies. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of accounting principles like GAAP and financial reporting standards. Your insights will directly influence our pricing strategies, resource allocation, and overall corporate profitability.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Establishes standard costs for manufacturing goods, labor, overhead, and shipping.
Conducts variance analysis for the following: comparing actual production costs to system standards, purchase price, and production
Prepares monthly cost reports, profitability, and variance summaries for management
Performs cost-volume-profit and margin analysis across various product lines
Reconciles inventory subledgers to the general ledger on a monthly basis.
Coordinates physical inventory counts and monitors routine cycle count programs.
Calculates obsolescence reserves and track slow-moving stock balances.
Audits production yields and scrap rates to flag efficiency losses
Formulates budget forecasts by analyzing fixed and variable expenditures.
Models financial scenarios to determine the cost impact of changing product designs.
Recommends policy shifts and cost-saving measures to optimize cash flow.
Identifies and implements process improvements within the SAP environment to increase efficiency, accuracy, and controls.
Supports external audits by providing documented cost schedules and evidence
Assists with the periodic review of KPIs, development of annual budgets, performing variance analysis, and forecasting
Support data migration activities from legacy systems into S/4HANA and provide ongoing support and training to end-users on financial modules.
Assists month-end closing and accounting cycle including journal entries, reconciliations, and master data maintenance for various accounts within SAP as necessary.
Other duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; and
- minimum 3 years experience as a cost accountant in a manufacturing environment with hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA; or
- equivalent combination of experience and education.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Valid Driver’s License
- CPA or other relevant certification is preferred.
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, individual must be proficient in Accounting software; Inventory software; and be skilled in Microsoft Excel (and other Office applications) . The department is moving from Lawson accounting software packages to SAP S/4HANA. Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA is required.
Other Qualifications:
- Technical skills in account reconciliation, cost analysis, and month-end close.
- Knowledge and ability to work with Bill of Materials
- Solid understanding of accounting principles like GAAP and financial reporting standards.
- Must be able to meet time sensitive deadlines, ability to muti-task as required, and follow through on project list, and take on new projects.
- Must maintain confidentiality of financial records.
- Travel required between Lincoln and Omaha plants, no overnights required.
Other Skills & Abilities:
- Attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness.
- Strong analytical, reasoning, organizational and problem-solving skills; with ability to adapt to business operational changes.
- Ability to research and collect data without supervision.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with others, especially when providing direction with the SAP 4/HANA software; share experience with others, and present information as needed both in group and one-on-one settings.
Benefits Include
- Retirement Plans
- PAID Holidays
- Insurance Benefits
- Wellness Program - with the opportunity to earn five additional days off
- PAID Time Off
- On the Job Training
Condition of Employment
Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications. Approval of pre-employment reference, background checks and post offer substance testing are required as conditions of employment.
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Mid Level Cost Accountant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level cost accountant job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just task completion. Highlight experience closing the books independently, presenting variance analysis to operations or finance leadership, and identifying cost-saving opportunities you saw through to implementation. Tailor your resume to show the specific systems you know, such as standard costing or activity-based costing, and lead with outcomes rather than responsibilities. Employers at this level want proof you can work with minimal supervision.
Which companies hire mid level cost accountants?
Companies hiring mid level cost accountants right now include Jobot, Tesla, and Ferrero, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level covers manufacturers, healthcare systems, and large logistics and distribution operations that rely on detailed product and operational cost data to drive margin decisions.
Are there remote mid level cost accountant jobs?
Yes, though most roles favor hybrid arrangements given the collaboration cost accounting requires with operations and plant teams. About 23% of mid level cost accountant openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, concentrated mostly at companies with distributed finance teams or software and services businesses where physical inventory oversight is less central to the role.
How do I move up to a mid level cost accountant role?
The move from entry level to mid level happens when you go from supporting cost accounting processes to owning them. Build depth in standard costing, bill-of-materials analysis, and month-end close. Take on variance reporting with enough context to explain the drivers, not just the numbers. Demonstrating that you can identify a cost issue, investigate the root cause, and communicate a fix to a non-finance audience is what signals readiness for mid level responsibilities.
Which industries hire the most mid level cost accountants?
Mid Level cost accountant roles concentrate in Staffing & Recruiting, Manufacturing, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they involve complex cost structures, physical inventory, or high-volume production environments where accurate cost data directly influences pricing, margins, and operational decisions at the business unit level.