Senior Cost Accountant

Century Group is partnering with a client that is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to join their team. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Expected starting base salary of $120,000 to $130,000 per year.

• Lead product costing activities by analyzing manufacturing expenses and maintaining accurate cost records.
• Evaluate production performance, material usage, labor efficiency, and operational expenses to support profitability analysis.
• Prepare cost reports, variance analyses, and financial insights that support business decision making.
• Partner with operations, engineering, and leadership teams to identify cost savings opportunities and improve financial performance.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, inventory reviews, and special projects while ensuring accurate financial reporting.

• A Bachelor degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of inventory accounting, standard costing methods, variance analysis, and financial reporting practices.
• Possess experience working with enterprise resource planning systems and advanced Excel functionality.
• Maintain the ability to analyze production costs, operational data, and financial results to support business objectives.

• Apply strong analytical and problem solving skills to identify cost drivers and recommend process improvements.
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail when reviewing inventory balances, cost records, and financial data.
• Communicate effectively with finance, operations, engineering, and leadership teams.
• Maintain strong organizational skills while managing multiple priorities, reporting deadlines, and special projects.
• Bring experience with industrial manufacturing, regulated environments, accounting certifications, or enterprise system optimization initiatives considered beneficial.