What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Cost Accountant position at Strategic Employment?
A growing organization is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to join its finance team in a high-impact, strategic individual contributor role. This position partners closely with production leadership, operations, sales, and corporate finance to deliver accurate costing, performance insights, and data-driven financial guidance.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain accurate product and operational cost structures, ensuring reliability and compliance with accounting standards
- Manage and analyze cost drivers across materials, distribution, labor, and overhead to support pricing, forecasting, and reporting accuracy
- Play a key role in monthly close, budgeting, forecasting, and pricing strategy
- Provide education and guidance around cost drivers, margin performance, and financial trends
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5 years of hands-on cost accounting and financial analysis experience
- Strong experience with ERP and accounting systems
- Solid understanding of GAAP, inventory accounting, and operational finance