Senior Cost Accountant

Senior Cost AccountantFor nearly 60 years, ECOS has been a pioneer in sustainable innovation, proving that a company can be both purpose-driven and performance-oriented. As a Climate Positive manufacturer and leader in green chemistry, we are committed to creating products and experiences that make homes healthier and the planet safer. Our mission is simple but bold: to inspire people to live in harmony with the Earth, one conscious choice at a time.We're hiring a Senior Cost Accountant to oversee accounting functions, analyze manufacturing costs, and support financial decision-making—and turn manufacturing data into clear insights that shape business decisions. You'll partner day-to-day with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance leadership to ensure accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and margin analysis in a manufacturing environment.Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain and improve standard costing systems, including annual cost roll processesAnalyze material, labor, and overhead variances and provide actionable insightsMonitor inventory valuation, reserves, and obsolescenceReconcile inventory subledger to general ledger and investigate discrepanciesEnsure accurate cost allocation across products, departments, and production linesFinancial Analysis & ReportingPrepare monthly, quarterly, and annual cost accounting reportsPerform gross margin analysis by product, customer, and channelSupport budgeting and forecasting processes, including standard cost updatesProvide detailed cost analysis to support pricing and profitability initiativesSupport month-end close and initiatives to improve close timelinesManufacturing & Operations SupportPartner with plant leadership to track production performance and efficiency metricsAnalyze production yields, scrap, and labor utilizationSupport continuous improvement initiatives and cost reduction effortsAssist with capital expenditure analysis and ROI modelingControls & ComplianceMaintain internal controls over inventory and cost accounting processesSupport internal and external auditsEnsure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policiesSystems & Process ImprovementDrive improvements in ERP systems and cost accounting processesDevelop and enhance reporting tools, dashboards, and KPIsSupport system implementations or upgrades related to costing and inventoryRequirementsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field4–8+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, CPG experience a plusStrong knowledge of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory accountingExperience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar)Knowledge of US GAAPAdvanced proficiency in Excel; experience with data tools (Power BI, Tableau) preferredCPA designation desirable but not requiredKey CompetenciesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to translate complex cost data into business insightsEffective communication and cross-functional collaborationHigh attention to detail and accuracyProactive mindset with continuous improvement focusWhy join the ECOS Team:Comprehensive group insurance including medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, and supplemental insurance plans including accident and critical illness401k with company matchPaid vacation and sick daysTen paid holidays per year including your birthdayPaid parental bonding leaveSustainability incentives for purchasing eco-friendly carWellness programs and incentivesSalary range: $90,000 to $110,000 annuallyEqual Opportunity Employer/minority/female/disability/veteran