sr cost accountant

Sr. Cost Accountant

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.

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