Senior Cost Accountant
Listed on 2026-10-13
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Accounting
Cost Accountant, Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant, Financial Analyst
Title: Senior Cost Accountant
Salary: $115K–$135K
Location: Athol, MA
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
Join a reputable manufacturing company specializing in complex aerospace, defense, submarine, and precision-engineered products
Play an integral role in project accounting, with roughly 50% of responsibilities dedicated to percentage-of-completion revenue recognition
Collaborate closely with senior finance leadership and manufacturing operations on key financial initiatives
Develop a deeper understanding of contract manufacturing, production costs, and project profitability
Help drive improvements in financial processes, cost analysis, and operational reporting
Position yourself for continued professional growth within an evolving accounting and finance department
Senior Cost Accountant Key Responsibilities:
Oversee cost accounting and financial tracking for specialized manufacturing contracts and projects
Calculate and record percentage-of-completion revenue under ASC 606 guidelines
Evaluate WIP balances, direct labor, material costs, and production-related variances
Work alongside production teams to assess project spending, margins, and overall financial performance
Analyze financial statements and ensure accurate recognition of manufacturing costs and revenue
Contribute to monthly closing activities, general ledger reconciliations, and financial reporting
Recommend enhancements to accounting procedures, cost controls, and reporting efficiencies
Qualifications of the Senior Cost Accountant:
Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years focused on manufacturing or cost accounting
Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
Demonstrated knowledge of job costing, contract accounting, or project-based manufacturing environments
Familiarity with ASC 606 and hands-on percentage-of-completion revenue recognition highly desirable
Strong foundation in GAAP, financial statement analysis, and manufacturing accounting practices
Experience supporting aerospace, defense, industrial manufacturing, or custom production operations preferred
Excellent problem-solving abilities, strong Excel proficiency, and confidence working across accounting and operational teams
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