Cost Accountant

Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr（） - $85,000.00/yr

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Cost Accountant in Benton, AR. The Manufacturing Cost Accountant will play a critical role in supporting the financial and operational performance of a rapidly growing manufacturing organization. This position is responsible for product costing, labor and overhead analysis, ERP utilization and implementation, inventory integrity, and variance analysis across manufacturing and installation operations. The role is fully on‑site in Benton, Arkansas.

The ideal candidate is driven, motivated, and a self‑starter, capable of working independently while also collaborating closely with operations, production leadership, and the finance team. The position will receive direct support and training from the Controller and Assistant Controller and includes a defined growth path.

Growth Opportunity:
This position is designed as a long‑term growth role. The company is in a high‑growth phase, creating ample opportunities for increased responsibility, leadership development, and career advancement.

Manufacturing Cost Accounting & Product Costing:

• Develop and maintain product costs by product line
• Maintain standard costs and support cost rollups
• Allocate labor and overhead to jobs and work orders
• Maintain BOM and routing cost integrity

Labor Tracking & Efficiency:

• Track direct and indirect labor
• Compare paid hours to scanned hours
• Analyze labor variances

Inventory & Materials:

• Track raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
• Investigate inventory variances
• Support bin location systems and part master accuracy

Overhead & Variances:

• Track manufacturing overhead variances
• Support monthly close

ERP & Transaction Flow:

• Support ERP implementation and optimization
• Create POs, sales orders, and release work orders to production

Accounts Payable Support:

• Assist with AP coding and general vouchers
• Ensure proper classification of vendor invoices

• 3-10 years of manufacturing cost accounting experience
• ERP experience in manufacturing
• Strong Excel skills

এরপর 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 offont unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Associate

Full‑time

Accounting/Auditing and Finance