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Senior Cost Accountant

$100k - $140k

Century Group

Senior Cost Accountant

Century Group is partnering with a client that is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to join their team. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Expected starting base salary of $100,000 to $140,000 per year.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Oversee cost accounting activities, including inventory valuation, cost tracking, reconciliations, and financial reporting for manufacturing operations.
  • Lead month end close activities by preparing journal entries, account analyses, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Develop and maintain cost models, profitability analyses, and operational reporting to support strategic business decisions.
  • Analyze production costs, variances, inventory activity, and operational performance to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
  • Partner with operations, engineering, supply chain, and finance teams to support process improvements, cost optimization, and cross functional initiatives.
Requirements:
  • A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in cost accounting, manufacturing finance, or a related accounting role.
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles, cost accounting methodologies, and financial reporting practices.
  • Previous experience with manufacturing environments, inventory accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems, accounting software, and advanced Microsoft Excel functions.
Qualifications:
  • Prior experience within semiconductor, technology, manufacturing, or other complex production environments.
  • Strong understanding of inventory management, purchasing variances, manufacturing performance metrics, and cost analysis.
  • Previous experience with advanced costing methodologies, including activity based costing, target costing, and profitability modeling.
  • Excellent analytical, problem solving, and communication skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Self motivated professional with the ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing business needs, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
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