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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 2026-03-03
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

Overview

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

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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)
  • 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
.

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Apply today and join Card-Monroe Corp.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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