Senior Cost Accountant

Growing mid‑sized manufacturer seeking a hands‑on Senior Cost Accountant to lead inventory and manufacturing cost analysis, improve operational reporting, and partner closely with leadership and plant operations in a highly visible role. Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 per year. About Us We are a growing manufacturing organization with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and operational excellence. Our products support commercial, hospitality, and residential markets globally, and our collaborative environment allows employees to make a visible impact across the organization. Why Join Us Highly visible role partnering directly with executive leadership Opportunity to improve and modernize costing and inventory processes Stable company with continued growth initiatives Collaborative, team‑oriented environment Strong operational exposure and cross‑functional interaction Ability to make a meaningful impact within a mid‑size manufacturing organization Job Details A growing, innovation‑driven manufacturer is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to support operational accounting, inventory valuation, manufacturing cost analysis, and process improvements within a highly collaborative finance and operations environment. This role will work closely with executive leadership and plant operations to improve costing visibility, strengthen inventory and COGS processes, and enhance operational reporting across the organization. The position offers strong visibility to leadership, meaningful cross‑functional interaction, and the opportunity to influence manufacturing operations within a stable yet growing business. Responsibilities Lead month‑end close activities related to inventory and cost of goods sold Analyze manufacturing costs, variances, and operational performance metrics Maintain and improve inventory valuation and costing processes Support BOM maintenance, product costing, and ERP data integrity Partner with operations, procurement, and supply chain leadership on manufacturing analysis Review overhead allocations and inventory reconciliations Assist with standard costing, variance analysis, and process improvement initiatives Support physical inventory procedures and internal controls Develop reporting and analysis to support operational and strategic decision‑making Participate in efforts to improve systems, controls, and manufacturing accounting procedures Qualifications 5+ years of manufacturing cost accounting experience Strong understanding of inventory accounting, COGS flow, and operational costing Experience within a mid‑size manufacturing environment ERP experience within a manufacturing setting Strong Excel and analytical skills Ability to work cross‑functionally with operations and leadership teams Experience with BOMs, WIP, overhead absorption, and inventory controls strongly preferred Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. #J-18808-Ljbffr