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Cost Accountant / Senior Cost Accountant

CFS
West Hartford, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 9/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/27/2026
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Cost Accountant / Senior Cost Accountant

Location: Greater Hartford, CT

Compensation: $80,000 – $110,000 Base Quarterly Bonus Profit Sharing

About The Opportunity

Our client is seeking a Cost Accountant / Senior Cost Accountant to join their growing finance team. This is a highly visible role offering broad exposure across costing, general accounting, FP&A, forecasting, and operational finance.

The company is known for its strong leadership, collaborative culture, and excellent employee retention. This opportunity is ideal for someone looking to expand their skillset, gain exposure to leadership, and position themselves for long-term career growth.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

  • Broad exposure beyond traditional cost accounting
  • Clear career growth paths into:
    • Accounting Manager
    • Cost Accounting Manager
    • Controller
  • High-impact role with visibility to plant operations and leadership teams
  • Collaborative, low-ego culture with strong employee tenure
  • Leadership team committed to mentorship and development
  • Quarterly bonus program plus long-term profit sharing
  • Opportunity to contribute to strategic business decisions
  • Stable and growing organization with excellent culture
Key Responsibilities

  • Support month-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations
  • Maintain and analyze product costing, BOMs, routers, reserves, and manufacturing variances
  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
  • Prepare operational and financial reporting packages
  • Partner with plant operations and leadership teams to analyze performance and improve processes
  • Perform ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
  • 3 years of accounting or cost accounting experience
  • Manufacturing experience preferred
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with operations and finance teams
  • Proficiency in Excel and accounting/ERP systems

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional seeking meaningful exposure, strong mentorship, and multiple long-term career paths within a growing organization. If you are looking for a position where your work is valued and your career development is a priority, this role offers tremendous upside.

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