Cost Accountant – 1st shift

Syndeo Staffing Central Kansas is currently seeking a Cost Accountant to join one of our local Manufacturing plants. These positions have starting wages $59,000 - 66,350/yearly and some travel would be required up to 1 week a month.

What you would be working on:

• Works collaboratively with General Accounting to post all monthly cost and inventory entries. Maintains balance sheet reconciliations as needed.
• Assists in the successful planning and execution of year- end physical inventory for both manufacturing and logistics center locations. Reviews and approves all weekly cycle count inventory adjustments.
• Reconciles inventory per the balance sheet to various sub-ledger systems and books reconciling adjustments.
• Analyzes excessive and obsolete inventory SKU’s and propose reserve adjustments as required.
• Analyzes absorption accounting results for accuracy.
• Responsible for the adherence and updating of all controls within the inventory and manufacturing environment.
• Supports both internal and external annual audit procedures as needed.
• Provides cost analysis and estimating support to independent studies, analysis of alternatives, economic analysis, and program budget development.
• Interacts with Production to ensure Bills of Material (BOM) are accurate and up to date; review and audit BOM to ensure they reflect the latest manufacturing practices.
• Analyzes accuracy of costs by reviewing material cost calculations and verifying accuracy of set up in SAP.
• Facilitates the correction of master data errors as it relates to inventory parts.

What will help you be successful:

• Knowledge of computer programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, SAP and SAP BW.
• Knowledge of direct and indirect cost structures.
• Working knowledge of forecasting (budget, forward pricing, economic feasibility, profitability analysis)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and work well with all levels of the organization.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to perform various analyses (economic feasibility, profitability, etc.)
• Ability to analyze moderately difficult to complex financial issues, draw conclusions based on analysis and recommend alternative solutions.
• Ability to be detail-oriented, motivated and have a strong aptitude for numbers.
• Ability to work in a team environment to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Ability to perform with superior service, reflecting a positive company image while sustaining a positive attitude with those you interact with; always going above and beyond to help others out, regardless of their position or department..
• Ability to adhere to the highest standards of quality while continually performing at the highest possible level.

Syndeo Staffing Central Kansas is an E.O.E.