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Sr. Cost Analyst
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Position Title: Senior Cost Analyst
Wage: Based on Experience
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, KS.
Senior Cost Analyst 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
Requirements for Senior Cost Analyst:
- 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
IND345
Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions has the resources of a large company but the feel and personalized customer service of a small one. And our specialized recruiting services mean you don’t just find a job. You find a role that helps you advance your career and achieve your goals – fast.Â
Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers! We will never ask you to pay a fee.Â
Please note that Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy.Â
Wage: Based on Experience
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, KS.
Senior Cost Analyst 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
Requirements for Senior Cost Analyst:
- 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
IND345
Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions has the resources of a large company but the feel and personalized customer service of a small one. And our specialized recruiting services mean you don’t just find a job. You find a role that helps you advance your career and achieve your goals – fast.Â
Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers! We will never ask you to pay a fee.Â
Please note that Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy.Â