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Sr. Cost Accountant
Job in
Clinton, Anderson County, Tennessee, 37716, USA
Listed on 2026-08-06
Listing for:
Carlstar Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-06
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Cost Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We’re seeking a
** Sr. Cost Accountant
** to join our team. This role is responsible for analyzing, monitoring, and reporting manufacturing costs to support operational and financial decision-making. This role partners closely with operations, supply chain, engineering, and finance teams to ensure accurate product costing, inventory valuation, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. The Senior Cost Accountant plays a key role in identifying cost-saving opportunities, improving financial controls, and driving operational efficiency.
** What you will be doing:
*** Analyze standard costs, inventory transactions, and manufacturing variances to ensure accurate product costing and financial reporting.
* Perform month-end close activities, including cost allocations, inventory reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis.
* Prepare and maintain cost, inventory, margin, and profitability reports to support operational and strategic decision-making.
* Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes by providing cost analysis and manufacturing insights.
* Coordinate and support cycle counts, physical inventories, and audit requirements while ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.
* Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities, process improvements, and efficiencies across manufacturing and supply chain operations.
* Review bills of materials (BOMs), labor routings, and overhead rates to maintain accurate standard costs.
* Partner with operations, supply chain, engineering, and finance teams to evaluate performance, improve cost visibility, and drive profitability initiatives.
* Assist with capital project analysis, inventory management initiatives, and other ad hoc financial analyses as needed.
* Other duties as assigned.## Qualifications
** Required
Education and Experience:
*** Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
* 5+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
* Strong knowledge of standard costing, inventory accounting, and variance analysis.
* Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
* CPA or CMA preferred.
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy required.
* Effective communicator able to work across all levels of the organization.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Strong written and verbal communication skills with a high level of attention to detail.
** What’s in it for you?
*** Competitive compensation package
* Full Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, and more!
* Paid Time Off
* 401(k) matching
* Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization
* Team-oriented culture
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