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Cost Accountant

Preston, WA

Temporary

$35-43/hr

*Hybrid position: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote

Kelly is seeking a Cost Accountant to work with our client, a successful manufacturing company that is known for being progressive, innovative, and sustainable, on a temporary basis at their corporate office in Preston, WA. While the position is slated for about 3 months, there is potential that this could go longer or turn into more. This is a brand-new position with lots of potential!

The Cost Accountant will:

+ Ensure accurate product costing and inventory valuation, maintaining data integrity in D365

+ Perform detailed variance analysis, identifying and explaining differences between actual and standard/target costs

+ Support month-end close processes by preparing and distributing detailed cost reports to finance and operations

+ Develop and maintain target costs for all products; monitor actual costs and identify deviations

+ Collaborate with operations and procurement to identify cost-saving opportunities and support margin improvement initiatives

+ Provide cost justification and detailed analysis for product cost increases or changes

+ Deliver regular reporting to management on cost changes, cost drivers, and profitability insights

+ Establish, document, and maintain cost accounting policies and procedures within D365

+ Train cross-functional teams (e.g., supply chain, manufacturing, and finance) on cost-related processes and tools within D365

+ Map and validate cost structures in D365 configuration, ensuring alignment with operational and financial workflows

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA, CMA, or MBA is a plus

+ 3+ years of experience in cost accounting, ideally in a manufacturing or inventory[1]intensive environment

+ Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

+ Ability to communicate complex financial data clearly and concisely across departments

+ Proven experience working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365) or similar ERP systems

+ Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)

+ Power-user in Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables) and experience with data visualization/reporting tools are preferred

+ Great with PowerPoint, building professional, on-brand presentations

+ Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule, occasionally working evenings and weekends for special assignments or month-end close

Interviews are happening now! If qualified and interested, please apply to this posting ASAP or directly send your resume to [email protected].

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