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Senior Cost Accountant
Salary: $95,000 - $105,000
Location: Shelbyville, TN
We're seeking a seasoned Senior Cost Accountant with strong analytical skills and deep manufacturing experience. This role focuses on cost analysis, inventory control, and process improvement to help drive profitability and operational efficiency.
- Analyze production costs and variances; report findings to management
- Support budgeting and forecasting for manufacturing operations
- Maintain accurate inventory valuation and perform cycle counts
- Develop and manage standard costing across materials, labor, and overhead
- Collaborate on cost-saving initiatives and process improvements
- Ensure ERP data accuracy (Oracle) and compliance with accounting standards
- Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
- 7 years of accounting experience in manufacturing
- Strong understanding of production flow and inventory control
- Proficient in Oracle, Excel (XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables), and OneStream
- Analytical mindset with a focus on margin improvement
- Excellent communication and time management skills
- CPA or MBA preferred
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.
Salary : $95,000 - $105,000