Senior Cost Accountant
Listed on 2026-06-26
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Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst -
Accounting
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Cost Accountant
Senior Cost Accountant
Salary: $85,000 – $100,000 per year
Are you someone who can break down complex numbers and turn them into real business decisions? We’re partnered with a growing manufacturer looking for a Senior Cost Accountant to take ownership of cost visibility and financial performance at a key production site.
What You’ll Be Doing:- Own the month-end close process for a manufacturing site, ensuring accurate reporting across materials, labor, and overhead
- Dive into variances (PPV, material, labor, overhead) and drive real solutions, not just reporting
- Partner with operations, procurement, and leadership to identify cost savings and efficiency gains
- Improve and challenge costing structures, standards, and assumptions
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning with strong financial modeling
- Help guide strategic decisions through cost analysis, Cap Ex evaluation, and profitability insights
- Build and maintain cost models, pricing inputs, and operational metrics
- Drive continuous improvement across financial processes and reporting
- 5–10 years in cost accounting or manufacturing finance
- Strong experience in a plant or production environment
- Hands‑on ownership of month-end close and variance analysis
- ERP system experience
- Advanced Excel skills
- Someone who can work independently but also influence across teams
- Competitive compensation and performance‑based incentives
- Generous time off to recharge
- Retirement planning support
- Clear paths for career growth and advancement
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- Additional benefits to support what matters most, on and off the job
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
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