Senior Cost Accountant

ECCO Safety Global and Code 3 are leading providers of emergency lighting, audible warning systems, and safety solutions tailored to the needs of commercial and emergency vehicles. Serving over 500 original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and a wide range of industries, including public safety, construction, and utilities, the company is deeply committed to enhancing safety and reliability. Established in 1972 and headquartered in Boise, Idaho, ECCO Safety Global operates with locations worldwide, including the United States, France, Germany, the UK, Australia, and China.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Cost Accountant to manage and oversee daily accounting activities. The Senior Cost Accountant will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with accounting standards, and supporting month-end and year-end close processes. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Essential Responsibilities and Functions

• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies
• Perform financial analyses to determine trends, estimates, significant changes, and provide narratives explaining findings
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and adjustments
• Analyze financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and prepare balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position for other managers
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements
• Support internal and external audits, including preparation of audit schedules
• Review work prepared by junior accounting staff and provide guidance as needed
• Analyze complex accounting issues and recommend solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial operations
• Set standard costs of manufactured goods
• Develop and analyze cost standards
• Carry out cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis, including small businesses
• Establish costs of business processes such as administration, labor, shipping, etc.
• Investigate inventory variances
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications to Succeed

•  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting experience
• CPA designation preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Experience with ERP systems
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to talk and hear frequently (in person and by telephone), and must be able to see and read (documents, order statements, etc.)
• Occasionally required to stand, walk

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the team members assigned to this job. All team members must comply with Company policies and applicable laws.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.