Cost Accountant

Job overview

The Cost Accountant is a hybrid role in Baxter Springs, KS, with onsite work two to three days per week. Compensation is $90,000–$116,000 per year. The role supports the organization’s largest manufacturing operation, which produces ultrahigh-pressure pumps and spare parts for waterjet cutting systems. The accountant manages day-to-day cost accounting and partners with operations and the Controller to report manufacturing performance, investigate variances, and improve processes. Accurate cost, inventory, and production reporting supports operational decisions and the facility’s continued growth.

What you'll do

• Analyze manufacturing data and identify improvement opportunities
• assess cost effects of product design, materials, and manufacturing changes
• prepare monthly gross margin analysis
• compare standard and actual production costs
• monitor inventory adjustments and cycle counts
• maintain cost accounting systems and records
• investigate work order and labor reporting issues
• prepare manufacturing activity reports
• review production and price variances
• update product costs
• complete month-end processes, journal entries, reconciliations, management reports, and audit support
• maintain obsolete inventory calculations
• update cost rates and conduct annual cost roll.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cost accountant

manufacturing cost accounting

cost analysis

inventory accuracy

gross margin analysis

standard costs

erp systems

baxter springs ks

kranz consulting

$90k–$116k

hybrid

onsite 2–3 days per week

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Hybrid schedule with onsite work two to three days per week. Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting and at least five years of experience in a high-volume, multi-component manufacturing environment; a master’s degree, CPA, or CMA is preferred. Travel is not required.

About the employer

Kranz Consulting is hiring for this role. Industry: Unclassified (placeholder). Sector: 99.