Cost Accountant

Job Title Cost Accountant Industry Manufacturing Location Lawrence, KS Company Summary A well-established and growing manufacturing company is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join its team. This organization is part of a larger global platform and is known for delivering high-quality products and operational excellence. The Cost Accountant will be responsible for cost of sales, inventory costing, perpetual inventory valuation, project tracking, and variance analysis. Key Responsibilities and Qualifications Manage and analyze daily work orders, partnering with operations to resolve discrepancies and improve accuracy Maintain accurate product costing, including inventory valuation and general ledger alignment Perform variance analysis (including PPV) and provide insights into cost drivers and performance Lead monthly close activities related to cost accounting, including journal entries and P&L support Oversee standard cost updates, project cost tracking, and reporting to support leadership decision-making Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 3–5+ years of manufacturing cost accounting experience #J-18808-Ljbffr