Cost Accountant

💰 $5,120 - $8,192 (Est.) 📍 Lexington

Job Description

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or related field
Proficiency in large ERP system such as SAP or Oracle and Microsoft Excel
Attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting
Benefits
Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees
Salaried personnel receive paid time off
Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law
Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable
The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions
Responsibilities
The position will be hybrid working 3 days in office 2 days from home Tuesday and Thursday
Occasional travel for physical inventory
Analyzing manufacturing costs, preparing cost reports, and providing insights to improve profitability and efficiency
Analyzing actual manufacturing costs and preparing periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs and providing reports to management
Determining costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory and labor
Coordination & participation in quarter-end and year-end physical inventory audits
Development/Review of Manufacturing Budgets used to develop Labor and Overhead Rates
Set up new inventory items in ERP
Job description
Responsibilities

A Kforce client, a well-established and global manufacturing company is looking to hire an experience Cost Accountant to join their company in Lexington, KY. Summary: The Client offers competitive compensation, a great team and company culture. The position will be hybrid working 3 days in office 2 days from home Tuesday and Thursday. Occasional travel for physical inventory. Duties:
• Analyzing manufacturing costs, preparing cost reports, and providing insights to improve profitability and efficiency
• Analyzing actual manufacturing costs and preparing periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs and providing reports to management
• Determining costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory and labor
• Coordination & participation in quarter-end and year-end physical inventory audits
• Development/Review of Manufacturing Budgets used to develop Labor and Overhead Rates
• Set up new inventory items in ERP

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or related field
• Proficiency in large ERP system such as SAP or Oracle and Microsoft Excel
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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💡 Quick Summary

Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Cost Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Lexington offers a professional environment and growth potential.

Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.

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Job Details

Company Name: Kforce Inc

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