Senior Cost Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Cost Accountant

Location: Fully Onsite
Experience Required: 3+ years (cost accounting experience required)
Relocation: Open to relocation for strong candidates; local candidates preferred

Seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to support inventory valuation, cost accounting operations, financial reporting, and manufacturing analysis in a fast-paced environment. This role partners closely with operations and finance teams to ensure accurate costing, reporting, reconciliations, and process improvements.

• Maintain and manage standard inventory costing processes
• Support month-end and year-end close activities related to costing and inventory
• Perform variance analysis, overhead analysis, reconciliations, and inventory reporting
• Prepare operational reports, including labor, purchase price variance, and cost analysis
• Partner cross-functionally to resolve accounting and operational issues
• Assist with audit schedules and financial reporting requirements
• Manage annual cost updates and LIFO reserve schedules
• Support transfer pricing activities and finance projects
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of accounting experience with at least 2 years in cost accounting
• Manufacturing industry experience required
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and standard cost systems
• ERP experience required (JDE preferred)
• Advanced analytical and Excel skills
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities

• Competitive PTO and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Employee product discounts and wellness/perk programs