Senior Cost Accountant

Role Overview Chaos Inc is growing quickly and we’re building a cost accounting team that can keep up with a fast moving, production driven environment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands‑on setting, where processes are being built and refined, and where your work directly impacts how the company scales. The Senior Cost Accountant I will be deeply involved in the day‑to‑day flow of inventory and manufacturing transactions, ensuring accuracy in a high volume, highly manual environment while helping establish the foundation for more efficient and scalable operations. Responsibilities Own and execute high‑volume cost accounting transactions, including inventory movements, production entries, and cost‑related journal entries Support month‑end close, including inventory reconciliations, subledger to GL reconciliation, and manufacturing‑related accruals Execute and review cost accounting transactions in a high volume, manual environment Investigate manufacturing variances and partner with operations to resolve discrepancies and improve accuracy Review and validate Bills of Materials (BOMs) to ensure accurate and reliable product costing Analyze and resolve manufacturing variances (material usage, purchase price, production inefficiencies) Partner closely with Operations, Production, Supply Chain, and Warehouse teams to ensure accurate inventory flow and resolve issues quickly Support cycle counts and physical inventory, including investigation and resolution of variances Assist with audit readiness, ensuring documentation and processes are well supported Help build and improve processes in a manual environment, with a focus on scalability and efficiency Gross margin analysis and cost driver insights Flux analysis across inventory, COGS, and production activity Investigate and resolve cost fluctuations, with visibility to leadership Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 4+ years of experience in cost or inventory accounting within manufacturing and R&D environment Strong understanding of inventory flow and transactional accounting Experience working in manual or high volume environments Ability to understand the production environment and the associated financial processes Knowledge of supply chain, receiving, inventory flow, operations process and manufacturing principles Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail Preferred Requirements Experience in defense and/or aerospace manufacturing environments Experience supporting inventory audits and controls Exposure to ERP systems and process improvement initiatives Why CHAOS? Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company Additional benefits: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more Our Perks: Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre‑IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses Team Growth: 250 employees and counting across 5 global offices Salary Range USD 100,000–140,000 per year (base salary only). Actual offer may vary based on experience, education, and business considerations. #J-18808-Ljbffr CHAOS Industries