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Cost Accounting

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Cost accounting is a branch of managerial accounting that focuses on capturing, analyzing, and controlling a company's costs of production, including direct materials, labor, and overhead. Cost accountants use methods like standard costing, activity-based costing, and variance analysis to help management set prices, budget, and improve operational efficiency. It differs from financial accounting in that it's used primarily for internal decision-making rather than external reporting.

Cost Accounting in the job market

Last checked October 28, 2026

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Open roles requiring Cost Accounting (13)

Executive Director Financial Operations

Immediate Office of the Assistant Secretary for Management, Department of Veterans Affairs

Washington, DC · $151,661 – $228,000

This executive role advises VA leadership on financial operations across the Veterans Health Administration, overseeing accounting controls, audit coordination, financial policy compliance, and cost accounting to support the agency's healthcare delivery mission. The position requires extensive experience in federal financial management and executive-level competencies in driving efficiency, leading people, and achieving organizational results.

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Associate Director, Contingency and International Programs (Program Budget)

Office of the Secretary of Defense

Arlington, VA · $186,207 – $228,000

This role manages budgetary planning and financial oversight for the Department of War's contingency operations, disaster assistance, and international programs, advising senior leadership on the fiscal implications of foreign military support and interagency coordination. It suits someone with deep expertise in federal budget processes and complex program management who can synthesize policy across military and diplomatic domains.

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COST ACCOUNTANT

Army National Guard Units

Latham, NY · $77,045 – $100,164

This National Guard position involves managing cost accounting systems and financial analysis for military fiscal operations. The role suits someone with accounting expertise who can interpret financial data, optimize cost structures, and advise managers on spending efficiency within a government accounting environment.

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Sr Staff Accountant

Dippin' Dots

Moosic, PA

This role manages manufacturing accounting, inventory control, and product costing for a snack-food maker's production facility, overseeing month-end closings and financial analysis. It suits an accountant with manufacturing experience who can work independently, investigate variances, and partner across operations and finance teams.

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Crane Co.

Site Controller

Crane Co.

Bolingbrook, IL · $120,000 – $150,000

This role manages the day-to-day financial operations and reporting for a manufacturing site, overseeing accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and team development while advising site leadership on financial strategy. It suits experienced accountants or controllers seeking a position that balances hands-on accounting work with strategic partnership and staff leadership.

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AeroVironment

Lead – Enterprise-wide Business Systems Analysis

AeroVironment

Full-time · Albuquerque, NM · $101,000 – $154,000

This role leads the operational transformation of manufacturing sites during a major ERP system migration, requiring someone with deep defense or aerospace industry experience to bridge business operations and IT strategy. It suits an experienced operations leader who can manage complex system implementations while maintaining compliance with government contracting requirements.

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Sr Team Lead Line Lead

The Hershey Company

Robinson, IL

A production line lead at a manufacturing facility who manages hourly workers, drives operational improvements in safety and quality, and executes complex projects with minimal oversight. Suited for someone with manufacturing supervision experience who can lead teams, manage budgets, and solve problems in a fast-paced union environment.

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Moderna

Plant Finance Lead

Moderna

Full-time

This role leads financial operations across Moderna's manufacturing sites in the UK and Canada, combining cost accounting expertise with strategic business partnership to optimize pharmaceutical manufacturing performance. It suits experienced finance professionals with manufacturing background who want to influence operations at a high-growth biotech company.

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Division Finance Manager

Axiom Space

Houston, TX

This role manages financial planning, reporting, and analysis for multiple aerospace programs at a commercial space company, serving as the finance leader across R&D, government contracts, and capital projects. It suits experienced program finance professionals with aerospace or defense background who can navigate complex regulatory requirements and drive financial discipline across cross-functional teams.

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Comcast

Staff Accountant, Payments

Comcast

Philadelphia, PA

A Staff Accountant responsible for complex accounting analysis, journal entries, and financial reporting across multiple functions including accounts payable, cost accounting, and general ledger management. This role suits an experienced accountant with Oracle knowledge who can work independently on reconciliations, system development, and financial statement preparation.

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