What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Cost Analyst position at Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions?
Sr. Cost Analyst
We are partnering with a growing manufacturing organization to staff a Sr. Cost Analyst position to support plant operations through cost accounting, inventory analysis, financial reporting, and budgeting activities. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate inventory valuation, product costing, month-end close processes, and operational financial analysis. This is a full-time, direct hire, fully onsite role in DeSoto, Kansas.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain standard costs for manufactured products
- Analyze manufacturing, labor, and inventory variances
- Support month-end close, account reconciliations, and journal entries
- Review and maintain BOMs and routings for new products
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and operational cost analysis
- Partner with operations, engineering, and purchasing teams on cost improvement initiatives
- Support inventory cycle counts, physical inventories, and fixed asset audits
- Analyze ERP and financial data to support continuous improvement projects
Qualifications:
- 5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles
- Advanced Excel skills and ERP experience with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience
- CMA, CPA, or MBA designation is a plus
If interested in this Sr. Cost Analyst in De Soto, KS please apply now. For additional opportunities through Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions please visit our website at acceleratepros.com.