Manufacturing Cost Accountant - Inventory & Margin

Kraft Tool Company; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Tool Company, a provider of concrete and construction hand tools, is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the on-site accounting team in Shawnee, Kansas. The role supports product costing, inventory valuation, and margin analysis, reporting to the Controller.

The successful candidate will perform month-end close activities, assist with operational reporting, and collaborate with Production and Sales on cost development and variances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting is required.
• 3+ years of active accounting experience is required.
• Manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Excellent proficiency in MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint) and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor overhead and labor costs/standards.
• Create/compile weekly and monthly operations finance reports.
• Complete month-end close tasks with deadlines.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ad-hoc and monthly journal entries for inventory and manufacturing functions.
• Assist Controller with forecasts and budget reports.
• Assist with inventory control and cycle counts.
• Monitor/maintain fixed asset schedules for reporting.
• Investigate variances and resolve discrepancies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounting

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Kraft Tool Company, a provider of concrete and construction hand tools, is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the on-site accounting team in Shawnee, Kansas. The role supports product costing, inventory valuation, and margin analysis, reporting to the Controller.

The successful candidate will perform month-end close activities, assist with operational reporting, and collaborate with Production and Sales on cost development and variances.