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5 results for Cost Accountant in Overland Park, KS

Cost Accountant
  • Lawrence, KS
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Are you a detail-driven accounting professional who enjoys turning numbers into insights? We are seeking a Cost Accountant to join our manufacturing team and play a key role in analyzing product costs, improving margins and supporting smarter business decisions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to work cross-functionally with operations, inventory and finance leaders in a fast-paced environment where your work will have a direct impact on performance.</p><p>If you enjoy digging into data, identifying trends and helping a business operate more efficiently, we’d love to hear from you.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze raw materials, labor and overhead costs to support accurate product costing</li><li>Maintain and update standard costs, bills of materials and inventory-related data</li><li>Monitor manufacturing variances and provide reporting on cost trends and performance</li><li>Assist with month-end close, inventory reconciliations and financial reporting activities</li><li>Partner with production, operations and supply chain teams to improve cost visibility</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting and margin analysis</li><li>Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvement and stronger controls</li><li>Help ensure accuracy in inventory valuation and manufacturing accounting processes</li><li>Assist with audits and provide documentation related to cost accounting and inventory</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-13T00:00:00Z
Cost Accountant
  • Ottawa, KS
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Cost Accountant to support financial operations for a manufacturing-focused organization in Ottawa, Kansas. This position is well suited for someone who enjoys analyzing production costs, improving reporting accuracy, and partnering with colleagues across departments. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in cost accounting and can contribute to a team-oriented environment with strong attention to detail.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze production expenses, material usage, and labor costs to provide accurate cost data for business decisions.<br>• Maintain and review standard costing information to help ensure inventory and product costing remain current and reliable.<br>• Prepare regular cost reports and variance analyses, identifying trends and explaining significant differences from expectations.<br>• Partner with operations, finance, and other internal teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and margin improvement efforts.<br>• Assist with inventory valuation, reconciliations, and month-end close activities related to manufacturing accounting.<br>• Evaluate cost drivers within the production environment and recommend practical opportunities for greater efficiency and control.<br>• Support financial reporting by ensuring manufacturing-related transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner.
  • 2026-06-24T00:00:00Z
Accountant
  • Shawnee Mission, KS
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30.0865 - 34.837 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accountant to support core financial operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Overland Park, Kansas. This position will focus on maintaining accurate financial records, managing day-to-day accounting activity, and helping ensure timely completion of key reporting tasks. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience across payables, receivables, and general ledger accounting, along with a detail-oriented approach to reconciliations and journal entries.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process vendor invoices, review payment details for accuracy, and help ensure accounts payable activities are completed on schedule.<br>• Monitor incoming payments, apply cash appropriately, and maintain accurate accounts receivable records to support collection efforts.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries while verifying supporting documentation and alignment with accounting policies.<br>• Reconcile bank activity and investigate discrepancies to keep financial records complete and accurate.<br>• Maintain general ledger accounts by reviewing transactions, correcting variances, and supporting month-end close activities.<br>• Assist with financial reporting by compiling account information and providing reliable documentation for internal review.<br>• Identify accounting issues through routine analysis and work with stakeholders to resolve outstanding items efficiently.
  • 2026-07-13T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Shawnee Mission, KS
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 85000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team in Lenexa, Kansas and help strengthen the financial operations of a growing organization. This role offers broad exposure across core accounting activities, including reporting, close processes, reconciliations, and financial analysis. The ideal candidate brings strong GAAP accounting knowledge, a careful eye for detail, and the ability to work effectively in an evolving, fast-paced environment. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company from the ground up as they grow! Comp up to $95k + bonus and unlimited PTO. Reach out to me today for more info! 816-601-1196</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement preparation</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Maintain the general ledger and ensure financial accuracy</li><li>Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Assist with inventory accounting and periodic counts</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis</li><li>Prepare audit support documentation</li><li>Improve accounting processes, controls, and documentation</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies</li><li>Support accounting system optimization</li><li>Assist with accounts payable and other ad hoc projects</li></ul>
  • 2026-07-08T00:00:00Z
Senior Accountant
  • Shawnee Mission, KS
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are seeking a dynamic Senior Accountant for an organization in Lenexa, KS that will play an integral role in daily accounting operations, covering a range of responsibilities across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end close activities. Key duties include reviewing and processing vendor invoices with correct general ledger coding, ensuring proper authorization, and timely data entry in QuickBooks. The position is expected to maintain organized vendor files with complete W-9 documentation, manage both the accounts payable inbox and vendor communications, and prepare weekly payment runs by check, ACH, or wire, while promptly reconciling vendor statements and resolving discrepancies as they arise. If you or someone you know is looking for a rapidly growing company that is PE owned with opportunity to grow as the company grows in a Senior Accountant capacity in a thriving industry, please contact Melissa Valenzuela at 816-601-1192 for more details! </p><p><br></p><p>This role also generates and distributes customer invoices, accurately records and applies incoming payments to the appropriate accounts, and keeps the AR aging report up to date. Responsibilities include following up on past-due balances, communicating with clients to address outstanding payments, processing credit memos, and supporting collections activities by escalating delinquent accounts where necessary.</p><p><br></p><p>Additionally, this position supports the month-end close by preparing and recording journal entries, performing reconciliations for key accounts such as bank, AP, AR, and accruals, promptly investigating reconciling items, and working with the team to complete monthly financial reports and close-related adjustments, including accruals and prepaid amortization. Collaboration within the accounting team is essential for meeting reporting deadlines and ensuring the timely delivery of accurate financial information.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-06-24T00:00:00Z