Senior Cost Accountant

Senior Cost Accountant

Salary: $100,000 - $125,000 per year

Hosted by:
Scott Dennis

We are seeking a dynamic and highly analytical individual to join our team as a Senior Cost Accountant. This role is a unique opportunity to be part of a high-performing team in the Accounting+Finance industry. The successful candidate will manage a broad spectrum of financial and accounting matters affecting the company, including budgeting, cost management, cost accounting, inventory, performance evaluation, and operational decision making.

• Lead financial reporting for cost, inventory, and sales analysis, ensuring data-driven decision-making.
• Participate in the monthly close process, preparing journal entries and closing associated Oracle Modules related to Revenue, Cost of Sales, and Inventory.
• Prepare all post-closing inventory analysis and supporting schedules including the monthly reconciliation of perpetual inventory records to general ledger.
• Conduct detailed cost and margin analysis to drive margin improvement across the business.
• Collaborate with Planning, Supply Chain, and Operations managers to optimize inventory performance.
• Prepare key manufacturing metrics monthly, highlighting key trends.
• Develop and analyze sales forecasts, integrating actuals, backlog, and projections.
• Oversee cycle counts, physical inventory processes, and variance analysis, identifying key trends.
• Provide critical ad-hoc financial analysis to support business initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required;
  Master’s degree or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in cost accounting in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in margin analysis, manufacturing accounting, Oracle, and other financial software.
• Excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts.
• Demonstrated ability to streamline functions and passion to learn and grow.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization and with staff at remote locations.
• Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

• 401(k) match
• Strong PTO and holiday package
• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
  
  Annual bonuses
• Room for growth
• Great Team Culture
• Work-Life Balance

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