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
  
  

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