Sr. Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant (Manufacturing) Location: Elyria / West Cleveland, OH (On-Site) Compensation: $80,000 – $100,000 + Bonus (Commensurate with Experience) Position Overview The Cost Accountant will play a critical role in supporting manufacturing operations, cost analysis, and financial reporting, with a focus on standard costing, inventory management, and ERP-driven accounting processes. This position partners closely with both Accounting and Operations to drive accuracy, transparency, and continuous improvement across the business. Key Responsibilities Maintain and analyze standard costing and inventory valuation within NetSuite Support month-end close activities, including cost-related journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances and provide actionable insights to leadership Partner with Operations and Manufacturing teams to improve cost controls and process efficiency Assist with establishing and maintaining standard costs, including labor and overhead (LOH) rates Support the implementation and ongoing optimization of NetSuite cost accounting functionality Monitor and report on inventory transactions, cost flows, and product profitability Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis related to manufacturing operations Support audit requests and maintain internal controls related to inventory and costing Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 3–5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment Hands‑on experience with standard costing, inventory accounting, and cost analysis Experience working within NetSuite or a similar ERP system Strong understanding of how manufacturing transactions flow through the ERP and impact the General Ledger Ability to effectively partner with Operations and Manufacturing leadership Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills Self‑starter with the confidence and initiative to identify opportunities for improvement and drive change Preferred Qualifications Direct experience with NetSuite cost accounting Multi‑plant or multi‑entity manufacturing experience Experience supporting ERP implementations, upgrades, or system transitions CPA, CMA, or progress toward certification Why This Role? Highly visible position with direct impact on operations and decision‑making Opportunity to work closely with the CFO and Controller Play a key role in shaping and improving the company's cost accounting function following a recent NetSuite implementation Join a growing, private equity‑backed manufacturing organization with significant growth initiatives underway Strong opportunity for career growth and progression #J-18808-Ljbffr HRB