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sr cost accountant

Creative Financial Staffing

Ready to own and elevate the cost accounting function for a growing manufacturing organization? This is a high-impact role where you'll drive standard cost accuracy, partner closely with operations, and influence key business decisions.



Sr. Cost Accountant

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

  • Take ownership of the cost accounting function and become a key partner to both finance and operation
    • Gain broad cross-functional exposure with visibility across manufacturing, inventory, pricing, and financial reporting
    • Play a critical role in developing and maintaining standard costing methodologies that drive business performance
    • Influence operational decision-making through cost analysis, inventory insights, and financial recommendations
    • Join a collaborative environment where your expertise directly impacts profitability and process improvement
Target Compensation: 105k-125k plus bonus (based off experience)



Key Responsibilities for the Sr. Cost Accountant:
  • Lead and enhance cost accounting processes, documentation, and controls
    • Develop, maintain, and validate standard costs, including labor and overhead rates
    • Analyze inventory valuation, movement, and manufacturing cost variances
    • Support budgeting, forecasting, pricing, and new product cost estimation activities
    • Manage month-end costing and inventory close activities, including reconciliations and journal entry reviews
Qualifications for the Sr. Cost Accountant:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Analytics, or related field
    • 5-7 years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
    • Strong experience developing, implementing, and maintaining standard cost systems
    • Advanced Excel skills and ERP experience with inventory and manufacturing reporting

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