Cost Accountant (6-months temp role)

Kelly Services • Taneytown, MD • 9h ago

Role Overview: Cost Accountant

We are seeking a proactive Cost Accountant to partner with local operations and manage our financial reporting. In this role, you will analyze financial data, own the standard costing system, and drive the month-end close process under US-GAAP and SOX compliance.

Location: Taneytown, MD 21787
Work Schedule: Mon to Fri, 8 am - 5pm

Hourly rate: 31$ - 39$ per hour
Contract: W2 contract under staffing supplier, with 6-month duration (possible conversion according to performance)

Key Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance and over 4+ years of experience in corporate finance.

Expertise with US-GAAP.and SOX procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close: Prepare journal entries, process accruals, and reconcile general ledger/Balance Sheet accounts (via Blackline) under US-GAAP .

Costing & Analysis: Manage the standard costing system and perform sales and margin analysis.

Compliance: Adhere to all SOX procedures and Corporate Accounting Policies.

Operational Support: Partner directly with local operations and support neighboring facilities as needed.

Collaboration: Resolve closing issues efficiently and communicate updates to the Accounting Supervisor.

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 (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) 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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