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Cost Accountant

Louisville, KY 40203

Posted: 06/03/2026 Category: Clerical Job Number: BD593500519 Pay Rate: $36.06 / hour

Job Description

BESTAFFThe BEST  jobs, the BEST people — It' s the Experience.COST ACCOUNTANTLouisville,  KY  |   Temp-to-Hire  |  $65K – $75K + Excellent Benefits OVERVIEWStep into a Cost Accountant seat with a Louisville institution — a locally owned company with over 75 years of deep roots in our community. You' ll join a tight-knit accounting and HR team of six where your work is visible, your voice is heard, and your next step is the Controller' s seat. If you love clean books, sharp Excel models, and getting out from behind the desk to see the business in action, this one' s for you.AT A GLANCEPOSITIONCost AccountantLOCATIONLouisville, KYPAY RANGE$65, 000 – $75, 000 / yearTYPETemp-to-Hire (Full-Time)SCHEDULEMonday – Friday, standard business hoursTRAVELTwice yearly to company locations for inventory countsCAREER PATHDirect track to ControllerBENEFITSExcellent benefits package WHAT YOU' LL DO
  • Own the inventory cycle count process — plan it, run it, and reconcile it.
  • Ensure the books balance every period and reconcile inventory to the general ledger.
  • Travel to company locations twice a year to oversee on-site physical inventory counts.
  • Walk  the warehouse floor regularly to verify inventory accuracy and partner with operations.
  • Build advanced Excel models, pivots, and reporting that turn raw data into decisions.
  • Support month-end close, variance analysis, and standard cost reporting.
  • Partner  with leadership across departments — building trust quickly is the job.
  • Identify process improvements that strengthen inventory accuracy and financial controls.
WHAT YOU BRING
  • Strong cost accounting background with a sharp eye for inventory and reconciliation.
  • Advanced Excel skills — pivots, lookups, complex formulas (the real stuff).
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust quickly across teams.
  • Comfort getting into warehouses and engaging with operations and floor staff.
  • Willingness to travel twice a year for on-site cycle counts.
  • Bachelor' s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
PREFERRED
  • CPA designation.
  • Prior experience in manufacturing, distribution, or warehousing environments.
  • Experience with ERP inventory modules and standard costing.
WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY
  • A 75+ year Louisville-owned company with deep community roots and proven stability.
  • A small, collaborative accounting and HR team of six where you' ll have real impact.
  • A clear, supported career path to Controller.
  • Excellent benefits package.
  • Temp-to-hire structure — try it, love it, stay for the long run.
WHY BESTAFFAt BESTAFF, we match great people with great opportunities. When you work with us, you get more than a job — you get a team that' s invested in your success. With offices across Louisville, Jeffersonville, Indianapolis, New Albany, Plainfield, and Whitestown, we bring decades of local market knowledge, technology-backed matching, and a recruiter team that treats every placement like it matters. Because it does.HOW TO APPLYApply now: jobs.bestaff.comQuestions? Visit www.bestaff.com/contact/BESTAFF — The BEST jobs, the BEST people. It' s the Experience.


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