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Senior Cost Accountant

Job in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, 37450, USA
Listing for: Card-Monroe Corp.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-19
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Cost Accountant, Senior Accountant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Numbers That Matter. Impact You Can See.

Join Card-Monroe Corp., a global leader in tufting technology, and play a critical role in supporting the financial accuracy and operational insight that drives our manufacturing success. As a Senior Cost Accountant
, you'll sit at the intersection of finance and operations - partnering closely with plant and project teams to ensure costs, margins, and inventory are understood, controlled, and optimized.

This is a hands‑on, in‑office role where your analysis directly supports decision‑making. If you enjoy digging into data, improving processes, and seeing how your work impacts the business in real time, this role offers meaningful visibility and influence.

Why Card‑Monroe?
  • Over 40 years as the world leader in tufting technology
  • A stable, growing manufacturing business with global reach
  • Collaborative culture that values accuracy, integrity, and partnership
  • Exposure to both finance leadership and operational teams
  • Opportunity to contribute beyond the numbers and drive improvement

Learn more at

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Cost Accountant, you'll support the integrity of financial reporting while providing insight into manufacturing and project performance.

Cost & Project Accounting (40%)
  • Maintain and update standard costs, BOMs, and labor/overhead rates
  • Manage and reconcile Work-in-Progress (WIP) balances
  • Analyze margins, variances, and cost drivers
  • Support inventory valuation, cycle counts, and physical inventories
  • Partner with operations and project managers to resolve discrepancies
General Accounting & Close (30%)
  • Prepare journal entries, accruals, and deferrals in accordance with GAAP
  • Perform monthly reconciliations (inventory, WIP, leases, prepaids, accruals)
  • Support month‑end and year‑end close processes
  • Assist with audit schedules and documentation
Budgeting & Forecasting (20%)
  • Support annual budgeting and rolling forecasts
  • Provide cost and WIP inputs for planning assumptions
  • Deliver variance analysis with clear commentary for leadership
Ad Hoc Analysis & Process Improvement (10%)
  • Develop financial and operational reporting for management
  • Support ERP and data improvement initiatives
  • Participate in special projects and cross‑functional improvements
What We’re Looking For
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CMA preferred)
  • 2-6 years of accounting experience, with at least 2+ years in cost/manufacturing or project accounting
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and cost accounting principles
  • Experience with ERP systems (Epicor, SAP, Net Suite, or similar)
  • Advanced Excel skills (Power Query, pivots, lookups, modeling)
  • Detail‑oriented, analytical, and comfortable in a fast‑paced environment
  • Strong communication skills and ability to partner cross‑functionally
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • A supportive culture that values both precision and people

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re looking for a role where your financial expertise helps shape business decisions - and where you can grow alongside a strong operations team
- we’d love to hear from you
.

👉
Apply today and join Card‑Monroe Corp.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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