Senior Cost Accountant

Senior Cost Accountant – Manufacturing

Reporting to: Plant Controller

Position Summary

The Senior Cost Accountant is a key business partner to Operations and Finance leadership, responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial reporting for manufacturing operations. This role drives cost transparency, supports operational decision-making, and strengthens internal controls while ensuring compliance with U.S. and international regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure ongoing compliance with U.S. and international regulatory and quality standards (FDA, DEA, EU, HC, TGA, PIC/S, ISO, USP, NRC, cGMP, etc.).
• Review, validate, and analyze inventory transactions to ensure accuracy, proper documentation, and adherence to internal controls.
• Reconcile inventory accounts including raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods.
• Develop and maintain standard costing models to support new product introductions, process changes, and operational improvements.
• Lead all aspects of Fixed Asset accounting, including asset additions and disposals, depreciation, and approval workflows.
• Prepare month-end journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations; contribute to KPIs and management reporting.
• Partner with the Plant Controller to enhance policies, procedures, and internal controls across inventory and procure-to-pay cycles.
• Provide cost analysis and actionable insights to support production planning, margin improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in annual cost roll activities and update standard costs as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; Master’s degree preferred.
• CPA or CMA strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting, finance, or cost accounting roles.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience working in a standard cost system.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP; IFRS experience a plus.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results with minimal direction.
• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional and multicultural teams.
• High proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams); experience with Infor XA preferred.
• Working knowledge of business intelligence or reporting tools is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Analytical and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Strong communication and stakeholder influence
• High ethical standards and commitment to financial integrity

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client

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