Cost Accountant

We are seeking a responsible and detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Cost Accountant in our Lawrence, KS location. The Cost Accountant will be responsible for accounting for the cost of sales, inventory item cost, perpetual inventory value, project tracking and variance analysis.

Job Title: Cost Accountant
Location: Lawrence, KS

What’s the Job?  

• Responsible for Daily Work Order Processing and Analyzing.
• Works with Shop Floor to reduce/eliminate Work Order Errors.
• Pulls Hours files to calculate Units Per Labor Hour-daily/weekly/monthly.
• Monthly Journal Entries and P&L Review.
• Involved with Product Council to review Projects.
• Maintain IL/GL Integrity.
• Obsolete Inventory Analysis.
• Variance Analysis.
• Review PPV Reports weekly/monthly.
• Cost Reporting and Tracking on all Projects.
• Performs Annual Standard Cost roll.
• Performs cost quotes for District Managers, Vice Presidents, and field personnel.
• Calculate and Present Monthly Door Cost to Purchasing/Sales/President of Company.
• Performs all assigned duties safely.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Manager.

 
THE MOST IMPORTANT ACTIVITIES PERFORMED:

• Daily Work Order Processing and Analyzing – working with shop floor to eliminate errors.
• Ensuring the cost of our product is accurately reflected in the system.
• Annual Cost Roll.

What’s Needed?  

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of Manufacturing Cost Accounting Experience.
• Working knowledge of integrated computerized financial accounting systems.
• In depth Excel experience - ability to create formulas, pivot tables, and reports.
• Knowledge and experience with writing letters, faxes, and memos in Word and producing spreadsheets in Excel.

*A complete job description will be provided.

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!  
 
About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells  
ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.