Sr. Cost Accountant

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Lead detailed reconciliations across inventory and related balance sheet accounts to identify and resolve variances.
• Review inventory capitalization methods and confirm that costs are recorded appropriately within financial records.
• Analyze standard costing structures and evaluate cost accuracy across manufacturing transactions.
• Examine in-transit inventory activity to ensure timing and valuation are reflected correctly.
• Trace inventory cost movement between operational records and the general ledger to improve financial alignment.
• Investigate historical discrepancies created across multiple data sources and recommend corrective adjustments where needed.
• Support cleanup efforts tied to complex accounting issues, including matters connected to prior NetSuite-related reconciliation challenges.
• Work independently to drive the assignment forward, establish priorities, and deliver progress with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in cost accounting, including significant exposure to manufacturing environments.
• Strong expertise in inventory accounting, inventory processes, and inventory capitalization principles.
• Hands-on experience with standard cost accounting and detailed cost analysis.
• Prioritized ability to perform complex reconciliations and balance sheet review work.
• Solid understanding of how inventory costs are captured and reflected in the general ledger.
• Ability to manage a project independently and make progress in a fast-paced contract engagement.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and a disciplined approach to resolving accounting discrepancies.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following experience:

• Experience with inventory management systems and software.
• Knowledge of GAAP and IFRS accounting standards.
• Experience with financial reporting and analysis.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Access.
• Experience with ERP systems, especially NetSuite.