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Senior Cost Accountant

$90k - $115k

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Compensation: $90,000 – $115,000 Why This Senior Cost Accountant Role Stands Out Serve as a key Senior Cost Accountant at the largest site with significant budget responsibility Clear path for a Senior Cost Accountant to advance into Accounting Manager or Controller roles Direct exposure as a Senior Cost Accountant to plant leadership and executive decision-making Collaborative, tight-knit finance team where a Senior Cost Accountant has meaningful influence Opportunity for a Senior Cost Accountant to drive performance through cost insights and analysis Hands-on, full-scope responsibilities — not siloed like many Senior Cost Accountant roles Strong base salary plus comprehensive benefits Stable, global manufacturing environment with long-term growth opportunities What You’ll Own as a Senior Cost Accountant Lead month-end and year-end close, including journals, reconciliations, and KPI reporting Analyze financial results, identify variances, and deliver actionable insights Manage standard costing systems (BOMs, routings, labor, overhead) Oversee inventory accounting, cycle counts, and discrepancy resolution Partner cross-functionally to improve plant financial performance What You Bring to This Senior Cost Accountant Role 4+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment Strong cost accounting experience, including standard cost systems (BOMs, routers) Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance ERP experience (SAP or similar preferred) Ideal Senior Cost Accountant Profile Self-directed and proactive problem solver Comfortable working cross-functionally with Operations and Supply Chain Analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into business decisions #J-18808-Ljbffr CFS

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