Accounting - Cost Accountant

Standard Motor Products, Inc.; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Motor Products, Independence, KS is seeking a Cost Accountant to support cost, capital and fixed asset accounting in our manufacturing facility.

The role covers standard costing, BOMs and routers, cost rolls, inventory revaluations, month-end close, fixed asset records and financial reporting, with a focus on internal controls and accuracy. Strong analytical skills and MS Office proficiency are required; JDE knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 4 years related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cost accounting processes required.
• Ability to function independently with strong problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; knowledge of JDE helpful.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and analyze standard costing, BOMs and routers for manufacturing.
• Perform quarterly and annual cost roll and report inventory revaluations.
• Assist month-end close and maintain fixed asset records.
• Produce periodic financial reports and ensure internal controls.

Skills

Technical skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

JDE

Job description

COST ACCOUNTANT

Standard Motor Products, Independence, KS is recruiting for a Cost Accountant.

This is a salaried exempt position responsible for supporting the cost, capital and fixed asset accounting processes of the company. Responsibilities include (but not limited to): overseeing and analyzing standard costing, BOMs and routers related to the manufacturing processes in the facility, performing quarterly and annual cost roll and providing details to upper management for inventory revaluations, assisting in the month-end close process, maintaining accurate fixed asset records, producing periodic financial reports and adhering to internal controls.

The ideal candidate should possess solid technical and analytical skills, as well as strong problem-solving, organizational, leadership and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of JDE helpful. Knowledge and application of basic accounting procedures and cost accounting processes are required. The candidate must have the ability to function at a high level of independence while maintaining effectiveness and flexibility.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. 4 years related experience preferred. Previous experience in a factory/supply chain role helpful.

We are an equal opportunity employer