Cost Accountant

Amarr, a leading manufacturer of residential and commercial garage doors, is part of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in access solutions. We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Accountant to join our Lawrence, Kansas team. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring the accuracy of product costing, inventory valuation, and manufacturing financial reporting while partnering with operations and leadership to drive business performance. 

What You'll Do 

As a Cost Accountant, you will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of manufacturing cost data and providing financial insights that support operational and strategic decision-making. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Process and analyze daily manufacturing work orders and resolve discrepancies. 

• Partner with production teams to reduce and eliminate work order errors. 

• Calculate and track labor efficiency metrics, including Units Per Labor Hour (UPLH). 

• Prepare monthly journal entries and support P&L review activities. 

• Maintain inventory ledger (IL) and general ledger (GL) integrity. 

• Perform inventory valuation, cost accounting, and perpetual inventory analysis. 

• Conduct variance analysis, including material, labor, and purchase price variances (PPV). 

• Analyze obsolete inventory and recommend corrective actions. 

• Track project costs and provide reporting for product and operational initiatives. 

• Participate in product development and cross-functional project reviews. 

• Manage the annual standard cost roll process. 

• Develop cost quotes and financial analyses for business leaders and field personnel. 

• Prepare and present monthly product cost reporting to Purchasing, Sales, and executive leadership. 

• Support physical inventory processes and cycle count activities. 

What Success Looks Like 

The primary focus areas for this role include: 

• Ensuring accurate product costing and inventory valuation. 

• Driving work order accuracy through collaboration with manufacturing teams. 

• Successfully executing the annual standard cost roll process. 

• Providing meaningful analysis and reporting that supports business decisions. 

What We're Looking For 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field. 

• 3–5 years of manufacturing cost accounting experience. 

• Strong understanding of inventory accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis. 

• Experience working with integrated ERP or financial systems. 

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and reporting. 

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. 

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments. 

Why Join Amarr? 

We invest in our people and provide opportunities for professional growth within Amarr and the broader ASSA ABLOY organization. 

Benefits include: 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 

• Paid Time Off 

• Paid Holidays starting on Day 1 

• 401(k) with automatic 3% company contribution after one year of employment 

• Tuition Reimbursement 

• Career Development Opportunities 

• Employee Bonus Programs 

• Opportunities for Advancement Across North America and Globally 

About Amarr & ASSA ABLOY 

At Amarr, you'll enjoy the stability and resources of a global company while experiencing the collaborative, family-oriented culture of a manufacturing organization that values its employees. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives drive innovation, growth, and success.