Skill
Cost Accounting
Finance and Accounting
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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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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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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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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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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Asked for alongside Cost Accounting
Measured from the 13 open roles that name Cost Accounting — not from a curated list.
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Roles that use Cost Accounting
Employers hiring for Cost Accounting
10 in total, most open roles first.
- Comcast2 roles
- DDDippin' Dots2 roles
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- AeroVironment1 role
- AU
- ASAxiom Space1 role
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