Sr. Accountant

Sr. Cost Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Cost Accountant to join a growing organization in De Soto, Kansas. This role will support core accounting operations with a strong emphasis on cost analysis, month-end activities, and accurate financial reporting within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, analytical strength, and the ability to maintain a reliable general ledger while helping leadership understand business performance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly close activities, ensuring journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger by reviewing transactions, resolving discrepancies, and supporting compliance with accounting standards.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory activity, and production variances to provide insight into operational and financial performance.
• Prepare timely financial reports and supporting schedules for leadership, highlighting trends, risks, and key business drivers.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate cost behavior, improve reporting accuracy, and strengthen financial controls.
• Perform detailed financial analysis to support budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making across the organization.
• Assist with inventory and cost accounting processes, including standard cost review and variance investigation where applicable.