Cost Accountant Job Listing at Kelly Services in Thomaston, CT (Job ID US3618549_BH10012701)

Description

Job Title: Cost Accountant
Location: Thomaston, CT
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Schedule: 4 days on-site, 1 work-from-home day per week
Salary Range: $70,000 – $90,000 annually

Job Scope

As a key member of the Finance Department, the Cost Accountant will lead cost analysis and data collection initiatives. Working closely with the Controller and Finance Director, this role provides financial analysis, reporting, and decision support to help plant operations and finance teams manage and control costs. The focus is on analyzing and controlling internal costs—including production expenses, overhead, and inventory valuation—to improve operational efficiency and support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Data Collection & Reporting

• Collect and report on daily, weekly, and monthly financial and operational data

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), highlight trends, and analyze causes of variances

Inventory Control & Management

• Analyze inventory trends, PO commitments, and MRP demands

• Manage obsolete inventory reserves

• Generate and control Physical Inventory (PI) reports

Accounting & Cost Control

• Perform accounting calculations and journal entries as required

• Manage standard cost updates including cost roll-ups, master data reviews, purchase price updates, and work center rate calculations

• Analyze actual vs. standard cost variances

Financial Analysis

• Conduct margin analysis and provide detailed cost breakdowns

• Deliver ad-hoc reports and analyses to support operational and financial needs

Month-End Close

• Ensure timely collection and delivery of month-end financial reports

• Support management and department heads with in-depth financial and operational analysis

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

• 3–5 years of practical accounting experience

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is required

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including Power Query) and PowerPoint

• Experience with SAP CO and FI modules is a plus

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Self-motivated with a proactive and hands-on approach

• Strong organizational and analytical skills

Core Competencies

• Curiosity and eagerness to learn

• Strong teamwork and cross-functional collaboration

• Effective communication with all levels of the organization

• Adaptability and flexibility in different communication settings

• Willingness to travel as needed

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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