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13 results for Cost Accounting Manager in Overland Park, KS

Cost Accountant

Lawrence, KS
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
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.If you enjoy digging into data, identifying trends and helping a business operate more efficiently, we’d love to hear from you. What You’ll Do<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>
2026-07-13T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Ottawa, KS
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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. Responsibilities: • Analyze production expenses, material usage, and labor costs to provide accurate cost data for business decisions. • Maintain and review standard costing information to help ensure inventory and product costing remain current and reliable. • Prepare regular cost reports and variance analyses, identifying trends and explaining significant differences from expectations. • Partner with operations, finance, and other internal teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and margin improvement efforts. • Assist with inventory valuation, reconciliations, and month-end close activities related to manufacturing accounting. • Evaluate cost drivers within the production environment and recommend practical opportunities for greater efficiency and control. • Support financial reporting by ensuring manufacturing-related transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner.
2026-06-24T00:00:00Z

Tax Accountant

Shawnee Mission, KS
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
We are seeking a detail-oriented Tax Accountant to support corporate tax compliance and reporting activities. This role is responsible for preparing and filing a variety of tax returns, reviewing transactions for proper tax treatment, assisting with tax research, and helping maintain compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of multistate tax requirements, a high level of accuracy, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments to resolve tax-related questions and issues. If you or someone you know is interested in this Tax Accountant opportunity and come with 2+ years of tax experience, please contact Melissa Valenzuela at 816-601-1192 for further details! Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Complete and file sales and use, income, and property tax returns across multiple U.S. jurisdictions. </li><li>Review financial and operational transactions to determine appropriate tax treatment. </li><li>Research tax rules and interpret changing regulations to support compliance efforts. </li><li>Respond to notices, inquiries, and other correspondence from tax authorities. </li><li>Reconcile tax accounts, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items. </li><li>Provide internal support to business partners regarding tax questions and day-to-day compliance matters.</li><li>Assist with audits and help gather documentation requested by taxing jurisdictions. </li><li>Contribute to process improvements, training, and team initiatives that strengthen technical capabilities and service levels. </li></ul>
2026-07-15T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Manager

De Soto, KS
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead a high-performing payables function for our operations in DeSoto, Kansas. This role oversees daily invoice processing and payment activities while strengthening controls, improving consistency, and supporting efficient financial operations. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, deep knowledge of accounts payable practices, and a commitment to building productive vendor and internal business relationships. Responsibilities: • Lead, develop, and evaluate the accounts payable team, including recruiting, training, performance management, and day-to-day prioritization of work. • Establish, document, and update accounts payable policies and standard procedures to promote accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency. • Oversee recurring reporting obligations and ensure required annual submissions are completed correctly and on schedule. • Manage vendor payment programs and help maintain timely, accurate disbursement processes across approved payment methods. • Administer the company purchasing card and travel and expense card programs, including oversight of related expense tools and policy adherence. • Support accounts payable technology updates, process improvements, and implementation of new tools or enhancements impacting the function. • Foster strong supplier relationships by addressing payment concerns, resolving issues professionally, and promoting clear communication. • Review invoice coding, payment batches, check runs, and ACH activity to help ensure transactions are processed accurately and in accordance with internal controls. • Contribute to additional departmental or organizational priorities as needed.
2026-07-14T00:00:00Z

Finance Manager

Kansas City, MO
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Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Finance Manager to support financial analytics, reporting, and data-driven decision-making for teams based in Kansas City, Missouri. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can translate complex financial information into clear insights, strengthen reporting practices, and partner with stakeholders across finance, technology, and operations. The role will focus on building dependable reporting solutions, improving monthly analysis, and helping teams make informed business decisions through accurate and well-governed financial data. Responsibilities: • Develop and manage interactive financial reports and dashboards using Power BI and large-scale data sources to support project and business unit performance tracking. • Prepare recurring financial analyses, including monthly reporting and variance reviews, to highlight trends, risks, and opportunities for leadership. • Partner with finance, IT, and business stakeholders to define reporting needs, align data requirements, and deliver practical analytical solutions. • Document reporting procedures, data policies, and control practices to promote consistency, protect sensitive information, and support compliance expectations. • Lead analytics-focused initiatives that improve reporting quality, streamline processes, and expand the use of financial data across the organization. • Provide guidance and knowledge sharing to team members by coaching staff on reporting tools, analytical methods, and financial data interpretation. • Coordinate user acceptance testing for new or updated financial data models and reporting enhancements to confirm accuracy and usability. • Create training resources and deliver sessions for project managers and business leaders on financial reporting tools, dashboards, and reporting standards.
2026-07-13T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst/Manager

Shawnee Mission, KS
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Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Finance Manager to join a growing organization. This role is well suited for someone in finance who can turn complex financial information into clear business insights and support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical depth, sound accounting knowledge, and the ability to evaluate performance trends that influence operational and financial outcomes. Responsibilities: • Develop financial models and forecasting tools to support budgeting, long-range planning, and business performance evaluations. • Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, then present practical recommendations to leadership. • Prepare management reports, dashboards, and variance analyses that translate key metrics into actionable insights. • Partner with cross-functional teams to assess business initiatives, improve financial visibility, and support strategic planning efforts. • Review financial results for accuracy and alignment with accounting guidance, internal policies, and organizational objectives. • Use data analysis techniques and emerging technologies, including AI-driven tools where appropriate, to improve reporting quality and decision support. • Evaluate profitability, cost drivers, and resource allocation to help leadership prioritize investments and operational improvements.
2026-06-18T00:00:00Z

Senior Manager, Technical Accounting

Shawnee Mission, KS
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Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 165000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced technical accounting leader to join our client's team in Overland Park, Kansas. This role will guide complex accounting activities across key corporate areas, with a strong focus on lease accounting, compliance, and financial analysis. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, sound judgment in evaluating unusual transactions, and the ability to strengthen processes while partnering effectively with finance and operational teams. This is a newly created role for this growing organization with comp up to $165k + bonus! Responsibilities:• Direct the end-to-end lease accounting function across multiple business areas, including oversight of classification assessments, period-end entries, reconciliations, technical conclusions, and required financial statement disclosures.• Maintain and enhance accounting policies, control procedures, and compliance practices related to lease activity to support accurate reporting and alignment with corporate standards.• Drive process improvements within lease accounting workflows and support optimization efforts in LeaseQuery and related systems over time.• Prepare and evaluate going concern, fixed asset impairment, and goodwill-related analyses, including development of practical tools and templates for use by plant and finance teams.• Build and document a strong revenue recognition framework, partner with financial reporting leadership on compliance testing, and support adherence to ASC 606 requirements throughout quarterly and annual reporting cycles.• Provide backup support for treasury operations as needed, including review of cash disbursements, payroll funding approvals, and oversight of weekly corporate payables activities.• Partner with accounting leadership to review higher-risk journal entries, analyze supporting documentation, and coordinate data extraction from multiple systems for external analysis tools.• Support senior finance leaders with technical accounting research, memoranda, and special projects involving transactions such as acquisitions, debt events, held-for-sale matters, and equity-based compensation.• Analyze key monthly and quarterly accruals, identify trends or inconsistencies, and implement improvements that strengthen accuracy and efficiency across the close process.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, assist with audit deliverables, contribute to flux and statistical reporting, and help ensure unusual or complex transactions are recorded appropriately.
2026-07-09T00:00:00Z

Financial Technology Manager

Kansas City, MO
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Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Financial Accounting Manager to support finance operations and technology-driven reporting in Kansas City, Missouri. This Long-term Contract position will focus on strengthening financial planning, analysis, and reporting processes while partnering with operational and business stakeholders. This highly visible role oversees the financial strategy, planning, forecasting, reporting, and governance. Responsibilities:• Lead finance technology initiatives that improve reporting accuracy, streamline operational workflows, and support business objectives.• Partner with finance, engineering, and cross-functional teams to develop forecasts, analyze performance trends, and deliver meaningful financial insights.• Oversee the preparation of recurring and ad hoc financial reports using tools such as Excel, Oracle, and PowerPoint for leadership review.• Establish and reinforce policies, controls, and best practices that support compliant and efficient financial operations.• Coordinate training and knowledge-sharing efforts so teams can effectively use financial systems, reporting tools, and related processes.• Act as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and business partners to align financial data, reporting needs, and project priorities.• Manage projects tied to finance operations, including planning timelines, monitoring progress, and resolving issues that affect delivery.• Support credit-related analysis, operational reporting, and materials-handling financial oversight where business needs require it.
2026-07-13T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Lee's Summit, MO
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 62000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support operational and financial oversight across multiple managed properties in Lee's Summit, Missouri. This role blends day-to-day accounting knowledge with location-level coordination, helping ensure occupancy performance, rent activity, and site standards are consistently monitored. The ideal candidate brings a service-minded approach, works well with multiple stakeholders, and stays organized while managing recurring deadlines and occasional travel. Responsibilities: • Monitor financial and operational activity across several property locations to help ensure compliance with established standards and expectations. • Review occupancy trends and rent collection results, escalating concerns and supporting follow-up actions when performance issues arise. • Provide oversight of site conditions by coordinating with on-location teams and confirming that properties are being maintained appropriately. • Support accounting-related tasks such as invoice handling, data entry, accounts payable, and accounts receivable processing as needed. • Use QuickBooks and related systems to maintain accurate records, reconcile information, and assist with reporting activities. • Travel periodically to assigned locations, including a regular monthly visit to a designated site, to verify operations and strengthen local coordination. • Collaborate with property staff and internal partners to reinforce procedures, answer questions, and promote consistent execution across locations. • Track deadlines carefully and prepare documentation with a high level of accuracy to support audits, reviews, and ongoing oversight.
2026-07-15T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Shawnee Mission, KS
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
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! 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. 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.
2026-06-24T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Analyst

Shawnee Mission, KS
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Analyst to support accurate and efficient financial operations in Lenexa, Kansas. This role combines day-to-day accounts payable work with strong data analysis and reporting skills to improve the quality of financial information and strengthen payment processes. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with complex spreadsheets, financial systems, and cross-functional partners to turn detailed transaction data into practical business insights. Responsibilities: • Manage the full invoice lifecycle by reviewing submissions, assigning proper coding, and preparing payments in a timely and accurate manner. • Maintain reliable financial records by performing data checks, correcting inconsistencies, and supporting strong controls across accounting systems. • Use advanced Excel functionality to organize, analyze, and update large sets of financial data for reporting and operational review. • Support system-based workflow activity by monitoring data transmissions, investigating issues, and validating that information is flowing correctly. • Reconcile vendor statements and internal accounts, research payment differences, and resolve outstanding discrepancies with appropriate follow-up. • Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable procedures and recommend practical changes that increase efficiency and accuracy. • Communicate with vendors and internal teams to answer payment questions, clarify invoice issues, and maintain productive working relationships. • Partner with finance, operations, and procurement stakeholders to ensure aligned data, consistent reporting, and support for broader business initiatives. • Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including account reconciliations and comparisons of actual expenses against budget expectations.
2026-06-29T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Shawnee Mission, KS
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
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 Responsibilities<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

Director, Financial Reporting

Shawnee Mission, KS
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Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 175000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced financial reporting leader to oversee external reporting and technical accounting activities for a complex organization. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams and external auditors to deliver accurate, compliant financial statements and support accounting conclusions on significant matters. The ideal candidate brings deep U.S. GAAP expertise, strong leadership capability, and a proactive approach to strengthening reporting quality and process efficiency. Responsibilities: • Lead the development, review, and finalization of consolidated and entity-level financial statements, including footnotes and supporting disclosures for external reporting. • Provide technical accounting direction on complex transactions and reporting matters, using sound research and analysis to support well-reasoned conclusions. • Monitor newly issued accounting guidance and evaluate how changes in standards may affect financial reporting and business activities. • Oversee aspects of share-based compensation accounting, ensuring expense recognition and related reporting are complete and accurate. • Coordinate quarterly and annual audit activities by serving as a key contact for external auditors and facilitating timely delivery of required documentation. • Apply strong analytical judgment to resolve reporting questions, accounting issues, and close-related challenges in an efficient manner. • Identify opportunities to improve reporting workflows through better controls, standardization, and automation initiatives. • Maintain and enhance internal controls across financial reporting processes to support the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of reported results. • Respond to special reporting requests and provide financial information support for management and other stakeholders as needed.
2026-07-10T00:00:00Z