Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant

Location: Lexington, KY | Onsite

Compensation & Schedule

• Pay: $30/hour

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Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Employment Type:

Temporary-to-Hire | W2

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Start Date:

ASAP

ROLE IMPACT

The Cost Accountant supports the Finance Department by ensuring accurate cost reporting and financial integrity across the company’s manufacturing operations. This role drives consistency in cost accounting processes, supports margin analysis, and ensures compliance with GAAP while providing key insights into inventory, sales, and profitability performance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, implement, and maintain standard cost policies, processes, and procedures.

• Prepare and analyze sales and margin reports with cost details for management and financial statement purposes.

• Review standard and project costs and Bill of Materials data in financial and logistics systems.

• Lead manufacturing cost comparisons, product profitability assessments, and forecasting support.

• Coordinate and lead annual physical inventory counts and cycle count programs for audit readiness.

• Manage accounting aspects of used and leased fleet operations including contracts and documentation.

• Participate in month-end closing, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

• Ensure GAAP compliance and accuracy in all financial activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

• 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance, with strong cost accounting exposure.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.

• Proven ability to interact effectively at all levels within a corporate environment.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. indefinitely.

CORE TOOLS & SYSTEMS

• Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Macros)

• ERP/Accounting Systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)

• Microsoft Office Suite

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience in manufacturing or product-based industries.

• Knowledge of Bill of Materials (BOM) and inventory costing principles.

• Familiarity with internal audit or financial compliance activities.

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