Senior Cost Accountant

Senior Cost Accountant

The Senior Cost Accountant will serve as the subject matter expert for inventory and cost accounting, partnering with operations, engineering, supply chain, and finance to ensure accurate product costing and financial reporting. This role will oversee standard costing, inventory valuation, manufacturing cost analysis, and cost-related month-end close activities while supporting operational decision-making through meaningful financial analysis. The Senior Cost Accountant will also help strengthen internal controls, improve accounting processes, and support audit and IPO readiness initiatives. This hybrid position will be based at ZincFive headquarters in Tualatin, Oregon, with 23 days per week in the office and the remaining time remote. This role reports to the VP & Global Corporate Controller.

Senior Cost Accountant Job Duties:

• Own the standard costing process, including the development, maintenance, and periodic review of product standard costs
• Develop a new chart of accounts to track direct material costs, direct labor costs, indirect labor costs, and overhead costs for battery production and cabinet assembly
• Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory activity, and cost variances to identify trends, explain financial results, and recommend corrective actions
• Perform month-end and quarter-end close activities related to inventory and cost accounting, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis
• Partner with operations, engineering, and supply chain to improve product costing, evaluate cost drivers, and support strategic business decisions
• Develop cost estimates and profitability analyses for new products, engineering changes, and other business initiatives
• Manage inventory accounting activities, including physical inventories, cycle counts, inventory reconciliations, and inventory reserve analyses ensuring accurate reporting
• Maintain accurate cost accounting records and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies
• Establish and maintain effective internal controls over inventory and cost accounting processes in support of SOX and IPO readiness initiatives
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, responding to audit requests, and assisting with control testing
• Identify opportunities to improve costing methodologies, reporting, and accounting processes through automation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain standard cost estimates for products and support pricing strategies.
• Fosters strong interdepartmental collaboration to enhance responsive customer service, timely issue resolution, streamline processes, and support shared business goals
• Other duties/projects as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience including significant manufacturing cost accounting responsibilities,
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, standard costing, inventory accounting, and manufacturing finance
• Experience supporting SOX compliance, external audits, and public company or IPO readiness initiatives
• Experience implementing process improvements and internal controls within a manufacturing environment
• High attention to detail and strong analytical ability
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
• Ability to work under deadlines during month-end and quarter-end close cycles
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience analyzing manufacturing variances, inventory valuation, and product costing
• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and Excel
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business partnering skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification preferred
• Big Four public accounting experience preferred

Key Competencies:

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Sound judgment and decision-making ability
• Business partnership and collaboration
• Customer service oriented
• Organizational and time management skills
• Continuous improvement mindset

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Work involves sitting, standing, and lifting up to 10 pounds
• Repetitive typing and computer work for extended periods of time
• High volume of phone calls for extended periods of time
• On site and remote home office environment
• Must be able to maintain a level state of alertness while performing this job

Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role.

In addition, the successful candidate for this position will become eligible for a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, paid sick time, paid time off for vacation, paid holidays, paid community service days, professional/personal learning program, and applicable state/federal paid family leave.

ZincFive is committed to employing a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status. We maintain a safe workplace and perform pre-employment testing. ZincFive is a participant in E-Verify and receives employment authorization of new hires through Social Security and the Department of Homeland Security databases.