Sr. Cost Accountant/Analyst

Description

Thriving, manufacturer seeks a Sr Cost Accountant/Analyst who can lead cost accounting activities, analyze manufacturing and operational data, and provide critical insights and support strategic decision-making. In this role, you will review and control costs related to inventory, provide financial analysis, perform product manufacturing analysis, report on daily inventory, oversee the billing process, create and implement standard costs, perform audits, manage and update costs estimates, assist with reconciling client invoicing, follow-up on collection efforts, and research and resolve invoicing or billing discrepancies. The successful Sr. Cost Accountant/Analyst will have proven product cost experience, GAAP knowledge, strong problem-solving skills, and excellent time management skills.

What you get to do everyday

• Maintain and analyze standard costs for products, materials, and labor

• Perform monthly inventory reconciliations and ensure proper valuation under GAAP

• Monitor and analyze manufacturing variances, including price/material usage/labor and overhead absorption

• Support month-end close by preparing and reviewing journal entries

• Analyze actual manufacturing costs and prepare periodic reports

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and accounting standards

• Partner with operations and supply chain to identify cost drivers, efficiencies, and areas of improvement

• Assist in inventory costs and profitability products

• Create annual standard cost updates

• Lead or participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance cost visibility and operational efficiency

Requirements

The ideal Sr Cost Accountant/Analyst will preferably have a Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance.

Other requirements for the Sr Cost Accountant/Analyst role include and are not limited to:

• 5+ years of Cost Accounting experience a MUST

• Experience in $300M+ construction materials manufacturing or similar

• Solid, hands-on inventory experience

• Advanced Excel skills, experience with ERP systems (SAP a plus)

• Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, BOMs/routings, and variance analysis

For more information on this Sr. Cost Accountant position and other full-time accounting and finance opportunities, please contact us at 484.214.2902 and reference JO#03710-0013350466.

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