Cost Accountant

Staffmark Group
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United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Jun 12, 2025
Are you a detail-loving, Excel-wielding problem solver with a knack for manufacturing metrics? We're looking for a Cost Accountant to play a vital role in shaping how the company understands and manages their production costs. This is your opportunity to step into a highly visible role where your insights will influence real-time decisions and drive operational success. Why This Role: * You'll collaborate with operations and senior leadership to provide deep-dive cost analysis and support monthly financial closings. * You'll own the numbers-think BOMs, work orders, raw material pricing, inventory reconciliations-and help ensure every dollar makes sense. * This role is hands-on, fast-paced, and ideal for someone who thrives on finding efficiencies and adding value across the business. What You'll Be Doing: * Analyze manufacturing variances and provide actionable reporting to management. * Set up product codes and Bills of Materials with precision and accuracy. * Support development of labor and overhead burden rates. * Review and close work orders, verify raw material pricing, and process inventory adjustments. * Reconcile inventory subledger to the general ledger each month. * Assist the Corporate Controller and team with other accounting support as needed. What You Bring to the Table: * Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field (Cost or Manufacturing focus preferred). * 2+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment. * Strong Microsoft Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software. After you have applied, download our Staffmark Group WorkNOW App to receive real-time job offers and apply for additional opportunities. You can download it from the App Store or get it on Google Play. About Hunter Hamilton Hunter Hamilton is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact your local branch. Hunter Hamilton is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. All employees are directed to familiarize themselves with this policy and to act in accordance with it. All decisions with respect to employment matters and other phases of employer-temporary employee relationships will be in keeping with this policy and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. To read our candidate privacy info statement which explains how we will use your information click here.