Senior Cost Accountant
No longer listedThis position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Accounting Senior Analyst based in United States.
This role offers the opportunity to support critical accounting operations within a technology-driven manufacturing environment.
The Accounting Senior Analyst will play a key role in strengthening cost accounting processes, improving financial accuracy, and supporting strategic business decisions.
Working closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and technology teams, this position combines accounting expertise with cross-functional collaboration.
The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience managing inventory and manufacturing cost accounting activities.
This position provides the chance to contribute to process improvements, reporting enhancements, and operational efficiencies within a global organization.
By ensuring accurate financial reporting and effective cost management, the role directly supports business performance and long-term growth.
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Accounting Senior Analyst based in United States.
This role offers the opportunity to support critical accounting operations within a technology-driven manufacturing environment.
The Accounting Senior Analyst will play a key role in strengthening cost accounting processes, improving financial accuracy, and supporting strategic business decisions.
Working closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and technology teams, this position combines accounting expertise with cross-functional collaboration.
The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience managing inventory and manufacturing cost accounting activities.
This position provides the chance to contribute to process improvements, reporting enhancements, and operational efficiencies within a global organization.
By ensuring accurate financial reporting and effective cost management, the role directly supports business performance and long-term growth.
Accountabilities:
- Manage inventory accounting activities, including inventory valuation, standard cost maintenance, intercompany inventory transaction balancing, and related month-end closing entries.
- Prepare and analyze inventory and cost accounting reconciliations to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with US GAAP requirements.
- Investigate and resolve inventory costing issues, including uncosted materials, cost variances, transaction discrepancies, and operational accounting differences.
- Maintain and update standard costs, freight, duty, tariff, and other inventory-related cost components within ERP systems.
- Support annual standard cost updates by analyzing financial impacts and communicating relevant findings.
- Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and technology teams to identify root causes, resolve accounting issues, and improve processes.
- Support physical inventory counts, documentation, and related accounting activities.
- Assist with audit requests, SOX controls, and compliance-related activities.
- Develop and monitor accounting and operational KPIs to improve accuracy, efficiency, and reporting visibility.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives, automation projects, system enhancements, and cross-functional finance projects.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- 3+ years of cost accounting experience, including inventory accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of US GAAP inventory accounting principles and standard costing methodologies.
- Experience with Oracle ERP or another enterprise resource planning system preferred.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience working with databases, reporting tools, or automation solutions.
- Experience with Power BI, OneStream, or similar analytics and reporting platforms is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate complex accounting issues.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly explain financial information to diverse stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented mindset with strong organizational skills and ownership of responsibilities.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams in a fast-paced environment.
- CPA, CMA, or MBA certification is preferred.
- Willingness to travel approximately 10% for inventory counts and business needs.
- Competitive annual salary range of $80,000 - $115,000, depending on experience and geographic location.
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) retirement benefits.
- Potential incentive compensation opportunities depending on role eligibility.
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic, technology-focused organization.
- Exposure to cross-functional projects and process improvement initiatives.
- Career development opportunities within a global organization.
- Travel opportunities as part of business and operational responsibilities.
The Accounting Senior Analyst will be responsible for managing key cost accounting activities, supporting month-end close processes, maintaining accurate inventory records, and providing financial insights that help improve operational performance. This role requires a detail-oriented accounting professional who can collaborate across departments and identify opportunities for process improvement.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate is an accounting professional with experience in cost accounting, inventory management, and manufacturing finance. They should have strong analytical capabilities, ERP experience, and the ability to communicate financial concepts effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.