Senior Cost Accountant

Senior Cost AccountantA well-established manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to play a key role in plant operations finance, inventory management, and cost analysis. This position partners closely with operations leadership and will help drive process improvements, costing accuracy, and operational efficiencies.Senior Cost Accountant Highlights:High-impact position with strong operational exposureOpportunity to influence manufacturing efficiency and profitabilityStable organization with a collaborative leadership teamMix of strategic analysis and hands-on accounting responsibilityExcellent opportunity for someone who enjoys digging into costing and operational financeSenior Cost Accountant ResponsibilitiesMaintain and analyze standard costing, inventory valuation, labor, and overhead allocationsInvestigate material, labor, and overhead variances to improve product costing accuracySupport month-end close and operational finance reportingReview BOMs, routings, inventory processes, and manufacturing cost structuresLead inventory-related processes including cycle counts, physical inventory, and reserve analysisAssist with operational reporting, margin analysis, and ad hoc financial analysisPartner with operations leadership on cost reduction and process improvement initiativesSupport audits, internal controls, and system/process enhancementsCost Accountant Ideal RequirementsBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance5+ years of cost accounting experience within manufacturingStrong understanding of inventory valuation and standard costing methodologiesExperience partnering with operations teams in a plant environmentERP experience and strong Excel skills requiredAbility to prioritize in a fast-paced environment with shifting prioritiesProcess improvement and systems mindset preferredSalary up to $120K