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Senior Cost Accountant

VanderHouwen
Monroe, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 12/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/25/2026
Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Cost Accountant who thrives in complex, multi-location environments and brings both analytical precision and operational partnership to the table. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical cost accounting expertise with a collaborative, process-improvement mindset. The successful candidate will be a trusted financial partner to operations and leadership, driving accuracy, insight, and profitability.

This role is onsite in Monroe, North Carolina.

Senior Cost Accountant Responsibilities

  • Lead month-end inventory close, reconciliations, and reserve analysis for manufacturing operations
  • Analyze inventory, labor, procurement, and scrap costs to support margin and profitability goals
  • Partner with operations on forecasting, variance explanations, and cost traveler development
  • Serve as the primary financial resource for inventory-related reporting and analysis
  • Drive continuous process improvements and support audits, physical inventories, and cycle counts

Senior Cost Accountant Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 3 years of cost accounting and inventory experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience supporting multi-site operations within a mid-to-large sized organization
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience working within ERP systems
  • Demonstrated stability in work history with sustained tenure at prior employers

Salary: $120K/year Bonus.Benefits

Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

Meet VanderHouwen

What kind of recruiter do you see yourself working with? One who prioritizes your best interest, no matter what? VanderHouwen does, and we're in it for the long game! Our recruiters focus on YOU, building meaningful, long-term relationships while developing a deep understanding of companies' staffing needs and workplace cultures. This approach helps us find an ideal job match that aligns with your unique career aspirations and goals.

VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women & Diversity-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen places experienced professionals across the nation! Our recruitment teams specialize in either Technology and IT, Engineering, Human Resources, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Partner with us to land your next exciting career!

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal civil rights laws.

Salary : $120,000

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