Kelly · 18 hours ago
Cost Accountant
Franklin, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$65K/yr - $75K/yr
3+ years expKelly Services is partnering with a leading manufacturer based in Franklin, KY, to find a talented Cost Accountant. This role involves analyzing costs, maintaining standard costs, and supporting financial reporting to enhance business decisions.
OutsourcingProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Capture and classify cost data to determine the cost associated with products/product lines, project or departments
Provide cost-related data in support of business decisions of for use in financial reporting
Develop and maintain standard costs for all manufactured items
Analyze variances between standard and actual costs and recommend corrective actions
Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to cost accounting
Prepare cost estimates for new products or concepts, formulation changes, cost reductions or cost reduction project calculations and comparative analysis
Perform weekly tasks including, but not limited to, variance reports, journal entries, and planning cost updates
Analyze fully reserved On Hold/SMOOG inventory monthly to determine the disposition of this inventory
Create and maintain item master data including descriptions, units of measure, costing methods, and classifications
Ensure consistency and accuracy in item setup across sites and systems
Maintain speed, routings, and work center costing in alignment with current manufacturing processes
Create and maintain BOMs and production routings for all manufactured products
Ensure BOMs and routings reflect current manufacturing processes and material usage
Collaborate with engineering and operations to update BOMs and routings as needed
Calculate and maintain machine $/hour rates based on labor, overhead, and depreciation
Work with finance and operations to ensure accurate cost allocation and absorption
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance data accuracy and operational efficiency
Support system upgrades and ERP implementations related to inventory and costing
Drive continuous improvement initiatives in cost transparency and reporting
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
3+ years of experience in a cost accounting role, specifically in a manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles, cost control, and budgeting
Preferred
Prior experience with D365 and JD Edwards is highly preferred
Company
Kelly
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Leadership Team
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Vice President, Controller, and Chief Accounting Officer
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