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Cost Accountant

A&K Railroad Materials, Inc.
Kansas, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 6/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/13/2026
Description

Are you an experienced Cost Accountant who enjoys digging into data, improving processes, and partnering with operations to make an impact? If you're looking for an opportunity where your work directly influences manufacturing performance and inventory accuracy, A&K Railroad Materials wants to hear from you.

For more than 65 years, A&K Railroad Materials has been a trusted leader in supplying new and used railroad track materials across North America. From our Kansas City manufacturing facility to locations throughout the United States, we help build and maintain the railway infrastructure that keeps freight and communities moving.

As our Cost Accountant, you'll play a key role in supporting manufacturing operations by managing inventory accounting, analyzing production costs, improving reporting, and ensuring the accuracy of financial data. You'll collaborate closely with operations, production, and accounting teams while helping drive continuous improvement across our manufacturing processes.

Requirements

What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 3 years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years of cost accounting
  • Strong knowledge of inventory accounting and manufacturing cost analysis
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting software
  • Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a plus)
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Why Join A&K Railroad Materials?

At A&K, we build more than railroad infrastructure—we build exceptional teams. You'll join a collaborative organization where your expertise is valued, your ideas are encouraged, and your work has a direct impact on business performance.

We Offer

  • Competitive pay
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Career Growth Opportunities and more

If you're ready to take the next step in your accounting career with an established industry leader, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today! Our application takes about 3 minutes, and our recruiting team reviews applications quickly. Qualified candidates can expect to hear from us within 24–48 hours.

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