Cost Accountant

Senior Cost Accountant

Position Overview

Are you an experienced accounting professional looking to make an impact in a manufacturing environment? We are seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to support financial operations by providing cost analysis, inventory accounting, financial reporting, and operational insights. This position works closely with cross-functional teams to improve costing accuracy, enhance manufacturing performance, and support strategic business initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain cost accounting processes and systems across multiple manufacturing operations.
• Develop, update, and validate standard product costs to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Review Bills of Materials (BOMs) and collaborate with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to ensure cost accuracy.
• Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances while evaluating their impact on financial performance.
• Prepare manufacturing performance, productivity, and cost analysis reports for leadership.
• Monitor excess and obsolete inventory while ensuring appropriate accounting treatment.
• Complete month-end close responsibilities, including journal entries and supporting documentation.
• Reconcile inventory balances and general ledger accounts on a regular basis.
• Coordinate physical inventory counts, investigate discrepancies, and prepare reconciliation reports.
• Generate gross margin, product profitability, and product mix analyses.
• Maintain transfer pricing documentation and assist with related financial studies.
• Produce recurring inventory, costing, and financial reports for management.
• Review operating expenses and departmental budgets to identify trends and opportunities.
• Support new product introductions, product transfers, and other manufacturing initiatives.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to less experienced accounting staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least three years of experience in cost accounting or manufacturing finance.
• Experience working with ERP or computerized accounting systems.
• Solid understanding of cost accounting principles, inventory accounting, and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to travel occasionally, as needed.