Accounting - Cost Accountant

Standard Motor Products, Inc. • Independence, KS

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) is recruiting a Cost Accountant at its Independence, Kansas location. This salaried exempt position supports the company’s cost, capital, and fixed asset accounting processes. The role oversees and analyzes standard costing, bills of materials (BOMs), and routers related to the facility’s manufacturing processes; performs quarterly and annual cost rolls; and provides upper management with details for inventory revaluations. The Cost Accountant also assists with month-end close, maintains accurate fixed asset records, produces periodic financial reports, and adheres to internal controls.

The ideal candidate has solid technical and analytical abilities, strong problem-solving, organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills, and can work independently while remaining effective and flexible. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of JDE are helpful. Knowledge and application of basic accounting procedures and cost accounting processes are required.

A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required. Four years of related experience is preferred, and previous experience in a factory or supply chain role is helpful. Qualified candidates were asked to submit a resume online by November 20, 2026, or by fax or email.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Knowledge and application of basic accounting procedures and cost accounting processes.
• Solid technical and analytical skills.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to function independently while maintaining effectiveness and flexibility.

Nice To Haves

• Four years of related experience.
• Previous experience in a factory or supply chain role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of JDE.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and analyze standard costing, BOMs, and routers related to manufacturing processes at the facility.
• Perform quarterly and annual cost rolls and provide upper management with details for inventory revaluations.
• Assist with the month-end close process.
• Maintain accurate fixed asset records.
• Produce periodic financial reports.
• Adhere to internal controls.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level