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Manufacturing Cost Accountant

Great Plains Industries
Wichita, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 1/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary : GPI is seeking an experienced cost accountant to manage costing systems and lead improvement projects to meet ever-changing and complex business needs. This position will work with key stakeholders throughout the company to develop and implement costing changes needed for decision-making within the business. In addition, this position will be a contributor to the monthly close process and cross-train in other functional areas to support overall departmental objectives.

Job Details :

  • Own cost accounting processes for US and international manufacturing entities, including but not limited to :

Performing rate calculations and cost rolls

  • Conducting project cost tracking and analysis
  • Reconciling inbound / outbound freight and tariffs and analyzing costs
  • Managing transfer pricing structure between entities
  • Maintaining country of origin on inventory items
  • Analyzing and researching inventory variance accounts
  • Leading the analysis and implementation of improvements and adjustments to costing systems as necessary
  • Fielding adhoc reporting and analysis requests
  • Own and manage fixed asset tracking and reconciliation.
  • Support month-end accounting close process and assist in producing monthly financial reports.
  • Participate in annual audit.
  • Provide backup support for AR and AP processes.
  • Job Qualifications : Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field with 1- 3 years’ experience in similar corporate environment
  • Prior experience in cost accounting and ERP systems
  • Exceptional MS Excel experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to interpret financial documents with clarity
  • Preferred

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 3 years’ experience in cost accounting
  • Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence tools
  • Demonstrated personal motivation with a focus to complete assigned goals
  • Experience with Cloud Suite Industrial (Syteline) and Jet Reports.
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