Manufacturing Company Estimator

Senior Manufacturing AccountantLocation: Columbus, OH – Hybrid Schedule Salary: $80,000–$95,000We're partnering with a manufacturing company in the Columbus area seeking a Senior Manufacturing Accountant to play a key role in supporting plant financial operations. This position is ideal for an experienced accountant who understands the connection between the numbers and what's happening on the manufacturing floor.In this role, you'll take ownership of critical cost and inventory accounting activities, analyze manufacturing performance, and work closely with operations and leadership to identify trends, strengthen cost controls, and provide insight that supports better business decisions.Key Responsibilities of the Senior Manufacturing Accountant:Manage full-cycle standard costing for manufacturing operations, including setup, maintenance, and ongoing analysisEvaluate material, labor, and overhead variances on a weekly basis, identifying trends and opportunities to improve cost controlsOversee inventory accounting activities, including reconciliations, purchase price variance (PPV) tracking, and related journal entriesWork closely with operations and management to turn cost, inventory, and variance data into meaningful business insightsSupport month-end close activities related to inventory, manufacturing costs, and plant operationsHelp drive process improvements that enhance the accuracy, consistency, and effectiveness of cost accounting processesMaintain accurate and compliant cost and inventory reporting within a manufacturing ERP environmentPreferred Qualifications of the Senior Manufacturing Accountant:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field5+ years of accounting experienceProven track record managing cost accounting processes and inventory accounting