Sr. Cost Accountant

Senior Cost Accountant

Location: Staunton, VA or Richmond, VA
Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 (negotiable depending on experience)

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to support accounting operations within a manufacturing environment. This role will oversee cost accounting, financial reporting, inventory control, budgeting, forecasting, and process improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with company policies and US GAAP standards .

The Senior Cost Accountant will partner closely with company leadership to analyze manufacturing costs, improve financial processes, maintain accurate reporting, and provide insights that support strategic business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage standard costing processes, including cost rolls, overhead calculations, cost variance reporting, and manufacturing cost analysis.
• Analyze production costs, identify cost drivers, and provide recommendations for operational improvements.
• Lead monthly financial close activities and prepare financial reports for leadership review.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and inventory valuations within the ERP system.
• Support physical inventory counts and investigate inventory discrepancies.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes and analyze performance against financial goals.
• Ensure financial reporting accuracy and compliance with US GAAP, internal controls, and company policies.
• Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes, ERP systems, and reporting efficiencies.
• Support payroll, accounts payable/receivable, audit activities, and regulatory compliance efforts.
• Develop and report company KPIs while providing financial analysis to leadership.
• Review customer financial information and provide credit recommendations to minimize risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment .
• Strong experience with standard costing, cost accounting, inventory accounting, and variance analysis .
• Experience with month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and ERP systems.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.

Ideal Candidate Background

Candidates with experience as a Senior Cost Accountant, Manufacturing Accountant, Plant Accountant, Accounting Manager, or Assistant Controller in a manufacturing organization will be highly considered. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of manufacturing operations and the ability to serve as a financial partner to leadership.