Cost Accountant

Entry-Level Cost Accountant
Salary range: $60,000–$75,000 annually
Louisville, KY
Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Onsite

Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level Cost Accountant to join our growing team. This role will support company-wide inventory oversight, cost accounting functions, financial reporting, and operational analysis within a light manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, advanced Excel capabilities, and a willingness to work closely with both accounting and operations teams.
Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and report cost data related to materials, labor, and manufacturing overhead
  

• Assist with inventory valuation and maintain accurate inventory records
  

• Conduct cycle counts and physical inventory audits across facilities
  

• Perform inventory reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
  

• Analyze variances between standard and actual costs
  

• Prepare cost reports, dashboards, forecasts, and ad hoc financial analyses for management
  

• Collaborate with manufacturing and operations teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements
  

• Assist with balance sheet account reconciliations
  

• Support month-end and year-end closing activities
  

• Provide support for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
  

• Potential opportunity to take on future General Ledger responsibilities

Qualifications
Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
  

• 2–3 years of accounting or cost accounting experience preferred
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
  

• Exposure to manufacturing or light industrial environments required
  

• This role supports inventory and accounting operations across multiple company locations, including: (Louisville, Morehead, Winchester, Missouri, Oklahoma)
  

• Participate in a minimum of two major annual inventory audits (travel to other locations)

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
  

• Experience working with ERP systems such as Acumatica preferred
  

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
  

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Physical & Work Environment Requirements
Candidates must be comfortable working in both office and operational/warehouse environments, including:

• Walking warehouse floors and production facilities
  

• Working around pallets, inventory storage areas, and operational equipment
  

• Performing physical inventory counts and cycle counts
  

• Occasionally lifting or moving products to gain counting access
  

• Moving throughout facilities as needed
  

• Lifting up to approximately 50 lbs when necessary

Send your resume to daid740@kellyservices.com Or call Daisy at 562-471-7322
 

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