What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Cost Accountant position at Piping Rock?
Summary of Role:
We are seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to play a key role in driving accurate inventory valuation, cost transparency, and financial insight across our manufacturing operations. This position partners closely with Finance and Operations to support month-end close, improve cost efficiency, and provide actionable analysis that informs business decisions.
Responsibilities:
Inventory & Month-End Close
• Lead inventory accounting activities, including reconciliations, roll-forwards, and subledger-to-general ledger tie-outs
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of inventory balances and transactions
• Support month-end close processes related to inventory and cost of goods sold
Cost Accounting & Analysis
• Analyze standard costs, including labor and overhead, and investigate variances
• Prepare and review Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) reporting and reconciliations
• Track and analyze costs at the lot and product level to support margin visibility
• Maintain cost structures and validate data through Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Reporting & Controls
• Prepare monthly inventory reserve analyses and cost reporting packages
• Maintain inventory schedules and supporting documentation
• Support cycle counts, physical inventory, and audit requirements
• Ensure accurate integration between ERP systems and the General Ledger
Operations Partnership
• Partner with manufacturing and operations teams to analyze expenses and recommend cost reclassifications
• Review P&L expenses and provide insights to improve cost control and efficiency
• Identify opportunities to enhance processes, reporting, and cost accuracy
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5 years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting and standard costing methodologies
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables and data analysis
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite and/or BatchMaster preferred)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills with the ability to partner cross-functionally
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
We proudly offer: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with Company Match, Pet insurance and more!
We reward the hard work of our team members with fun and exciting company events, Summer Picnic, Festive Packages, Holiday Celebrations, and associate referral bonuses!
Founded in 2011, Piping Rock Health Products has gone on to win Long Island’s Top Workplaces Award 8 years in a row & securing the spot as Top Supplement Manufacturing Company 2024 by Food Business Review! Supported by a group of vitamin visionaries with over 40 years of industry experience and a carefully curated team of talented associates. Piping Rock is a global vitamin and supplement manufacturer with an unwavering commitment to creating quality wellness products. We believe that family always comes first, and that the dedication of our associates is the key ingredient to our success.
We are drug free workplace, regulated by the FDA, required to follow Federal Guidelines; therefore in order to start as well as maintain employment, you must be able to successfully clear drug screening processes, which include testing for all illegal substances per Federal Guidelines.
Piping Rock Health Products, INC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $85,000 - $105,000