Sr. Cost Accountant

Responsibilities

• Direct costing activities by maintaining standard cost structures, reviewing cost fluctuations, and evaluating key manufacturing-related variances.
• Oversee inventory control processes through cycle count coordination, physical inventory support, and account reconciliation to improve accuracy.
• Prepare analysis on cost performance and operational variances, then communicate findings and recommendations to finance and operations leaders.
• Work alongside plant and business partners to refine cost data, support margin improvement efforts, and increase confidence in financial results.
• Maintain accurate accounting for raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods across inventory records and financial reporting.
• Contribute to month-end close by posting journal entries, completing reconciliations, and delivering inventory-related reports on schedule.
• Recommend and carry out enhancements to costing methods, inventory procedures, and internal control practices.
• Assist with ERP-related updates and reporting improvements to better align accounting processes with operational workflows.
• Provide documentation and analysis for audits while helping ensure compliance with accounting policies and reporting standards.
• Build and maintain KPI reporting that tracks measures such as inventory movement, scrap trends, and overall cost performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in cost accounting and inventory control, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong knowledge of standard costing, inventory valuation, and variance analysis.
• Experience using ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or comparable systems.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to interpret large data sets and produce meaningful analysis.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with operations, supply chain, and finance teams.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a practical problem-solving approach.
• Experience supporting process improvements, system enhancements, or data cleanup initiatives is preferred.

Qualifications

• Hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist with a focus on cost visibility and inventory accuracy.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, particularly with operations and finance teams.
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and present actionable insights to leadership.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and familiarity with ERP systems.

Skills

• Cost Accounting
• Inventor Control
• ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)
• Excel Analysis
• Collaboration
• Attention to Detail
• Variance Analysis
• Process Improvement

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan

Pay

• Competitive compensation package

Schedule

• Contract-to-permanent opportunity