Cost Accountant
Accounting & Finance/Accountant - Financial
LHH
$65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per Year
Overland Park, KansasContract to hire
Accountant - Financial
Accounting & Finance
LHH is working with a client in the Kansas City, MO area who is seeking to hire a Cost Accountant. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, analyzing, and reporting cost-related data to support strategic decision-making and ensure accurate financial reporting.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
- Develop and maintain cost accounting systems and processes.
- Conduct cost variance analysis and recommend corrective actions.
- Assist in budgeting and forecasting activities.
- Monitor inventory transactions and reconcile discrepancies.
- Collaborate with operations and procurement teams to optimize cost efficiency.
- Support internal and external audits with relevant cost data and documentation.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant accounting standards.
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- CPA or CMA certification preferred.
- 3+ years of experience in cost accounting or financial analysis.
- Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
- Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles and practices.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Cost Accountant
- Location: Kansas City, MO
- Compensation: $65-75,000 annually
- Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
- Benefits: Health, Dental, LTD/STD
Pay Details: $65,000.00 to $75,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Claire Grossman
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Cost Accountant
Accounting & Finance/Accountant - Financial
LHH
$65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per Year
Overland Park, KansasContract to hire
Accountant - Financial
Accounting & Finance
LHH is working with a client in the Kansas City, MO area who is seeking to hire a Cost Accountant. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, analyzing, and reporting cost-related data to support strategic decision-making and ensure accurate financial reporting.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
- Develop and maintain cost accounting systems and processes.
- Conduct cost variance analysis and recommend corrective actions.
- Assist in budgeting and forecasting activities.
- Monitor inventory transactions and reconcile discrepancies.
- Collaborate with operations and procurement teams to optimize cost efficiency.
- Support internal and external audits with relevant cost data and documentation.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant accounting standards.
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- CPA or CMA certification preferred.
- 3+ years of experience in cost accounting or financial analysis.
- Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
- Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles and practices.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Cost Accountant
- Location: Kansas City, MO
- Compensation: $65-75,000 annually
- Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
- Benefits: Health, Dental, LTD/STD
Pay Details: $65,000.00 to $75,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Claire Grossman
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance