What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Cost Accountant (Manufacturing) position at MMC Group LP?
Are you a Cost Accountant who loves getting out of the office and onto the production floor? We are partnering with a multi-award-winning leader in the commercial packaging industry to find a Senior Cost Accountant for their North Dallas Facility!
This isn't a "sit behind a desk all day" role. You will be the financial bridge between the front office and the manufacturing plant, ensuring that every bag produced is tracked, valued, and analyzed for maximum efficiency.
The Split: 75% Costing | 25% General Accounting
Cost Analysis & Strategy (75%)
- The "How & Why": Analyze actual vs. FIFO costs, investigating variances and communicating root causes to the operations team.
- The Blueprint: Maintain and update complex Bills of Materials (BOMs), including labor, overhead, and burden rates.
- Inventory Control: Lead the cycle count program and reconcile WIP and inventory accounts from perpetual systems to the GL.
- Profitability Partner: Prepare monthly margin reports and productivity analyses to support executive decision-making.
Financial Foundations (25%)
- The Close: Manage month-end journal entries related to inventory and accruals.
- The Records: Perform GL account reconciliations and ensure all reporting is in strict accordance with U.S. GAAP.
- The Audit: Serve as the point of contact for external audits, preparing schedules and resolving inquiries.
What You Bring to the Table:
- Experience: 3–7 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years specifically focused on cost accounting in a manufacturing environment.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; (CPA/CMA candidacy is a plus).
- Technical Rigor: High proficiency in Standard Costing, Variance Analysis, and Overhead Absorption.
- The Tools: Advanced Excel skills are a must. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or specialized manufacturing ERPs is highly preferred.
- Communication: The ability to explain complex financial variances to a production supervisor just as easily as you do to a CFO.