Description We are looking for a Cost Accountant to support financial operations for a manufacturing-focused organization in Ottawa, Kansas. This position is well suited for someone who enjoys analyzing production costs, improving reporting accuracy, and partnering with colleagues across departments. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in cost accounting and can contribute to a team-oriented environment with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities:
• Analyze production expenses, material usage, and labor costs to provide accurate cost data for business decisions.
• Maintain and review standard costing information to help ensure inventory and product costing remain current and reliable.
• Prepare regular cost reports and variance analyses, identifying trends and explaining significant differences from expectations.
• Partner with operations, finance, and other internal teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and margin improvement efforts.
• Assis...