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Cost Accountant

United States, Lebanon · Job Posted June 29, 2026
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We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support financial operations for a manufacturing environment in Lebanon, Kentucky. This position plays an important role in tracking production-related costs, preparing accurate financial entries, and helping operational teams close orders efficiently. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to work closely with production, supply chain, and business leaders.

Job Responsibility

  • Prepare and distribute recurring operational cost reports, including weekly reviews related to original equipment and rebuild machine activity
  • Administer bi-weekly payroll for hourly employees through the timekeeping system by auditing time records, processing approved pay updates, and resolving discrepancies
  • Analyze production order variances, investigate exceptions, and complete required labor confirmations to support accurate cost reporting
  • Oversee service order costing by monitoring job activity, partnering with business unit leaders to close completed work, and ensuring invoices are issued in line with customer purchase orders and revenue recognition guidelines
  • Create and post journal entries for payroll adjustments, reporting corrections, card reclassifications, and other accounting needs while reallocating costs to the correct business areas and general ledger accounts
  • Monitor inventory-related activity by reviewing open orders and coordinating with supply chain and production teams on timing and order completion
  • Reconcile unbilled items, aging order reports, disassembly invoicing, and rework order activity, comparing actual labor and material usage against planned amounts and driving timely closure with department supervisors
  • Support capital asset accounting through annual fixed asset audits, asset request tracking, capitalization review, and regular reporting on open capital requests
  • Conduct weekly cycle count audits and communicate findings, discrepancies, and trends to management for follow-up action

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required
  • At least 3 years of experience in accounting, finance, or cost accounting is required
  • Background in manufacturing or service-based operations with exposure to cost tracking, work in progress, and standard costing is preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to review variances, prepare journal entries, and support payroll processing in an operational environment
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required
  • Experience with Power BI is a plus
  • Familiarity with enterprise reporting tools or business warehouse systems is beneficial
  • A proactive mindset with a focus on accuracy, problem-solving, and continuous improvement is expected

Nice to have

  • Experience with Power BI is a plus
  • Familiarity with enterprise reporting tools or business warehouse systems is beneficial

What we offer

  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
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