Sr. Cost Accountant

Sr. Cost Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Cost Accountant to support manufacturing finance activities for a Contract position based in Manchester, New Hampshire. This role focuses on strengthening cost reporting, analyzing production expenses, and improving the accuracy of standard costing in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate brings strong cost accounting expertise, sound analytical judgment, and hands-on experience working with ERP platforms used to manage operational and financial data.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze manufacturing costs, variances, and inventory activity to provide clear financial insight for operational decision-making.
• Maintain and refine standard cost structures to ensure product costing reflects current production inputs and business conditions.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc cost reports that highlight trends, spending drivers, and opportunities for improved efficiency.
• Partner with operations, supply chain, and finance teams to review production performance and resolve cost-related discrepancies.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities by reconciling inventory, reviewing cost allocations, and validating financial accuracy.
• Evaluate labor, material, and overhead components to identify variances and recommend corrective actions where needed.
• Assist with ERP-based cost accounting processes, including reporting, data validation, and system-related process improvements within Infor or Epicor environments.
• Contribute to inventory and manufacturing accounting controls by monitoring transactions and ensuring compliance with established procedures.