Sr. Cost Accountant

Senior Cost Accountant

Salary: $110,000 – $125,000 Hybrid work arrangement | Minneapolis metro area

Why Consider This Senior Cost Accountant Opportunity?

• Competitive compensation: $110,000-$125,000
• Hybrid work environment
• High visibility role partnering directly with operations and finance leadership
• Opportunity to influence manufacturing performance, cost controls, and strategic decision-making
• Strong benefits package including 401(k) match, health coverage, paid time off, parental leave, and wellness programs

Senior Cost Accountant Summary:

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to support financial operations within a manufacturing environment. This role will play a critical part in monthly close activities, inventory accounting, cost analysis, operational reporting, and strategic business partnering with plant and operations leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Support month-end close activities, including inventory, cost of goods sold, manufacturing variances, capital expenditures, journal entries, reconciliations, and audit support.
• Analyze labor, material, and overhead variances and maintain accurate standard costing data within the ERP system.
• Partner with operations leadership on budgeting, forecasting, annual planning, capital spending, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Develop financial models, operational metrics, and reporting to support business decisions and improve performance.
• Manage inventory analysis, cycle count reviews, reconciliations, and inventory valuation activities.
• Assist with ERP system enhancements and process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of accounting or finance experience, with significant exposure to manufacturing or operations finance.
• Experience with SAP or a comparable ERP system.
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned cost accounting professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a growing manufacturing organization in the Minneapolis area.