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Cost Accountant (6-months temp role)

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Kelly Services, Inc.

Taneytown, MD (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 6 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/19/2026

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Job Description

Cost Accountant (6-months temp role)
Role Overview:
Cost AccountantWe 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:
Ad 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. 10268285