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Description

A well-established manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant with a strong foundation in financial accounting, GAAP reporting, and month-end close, along with experience supporting manufacturing cost and inventory accounting. This role partners closely with the Controller and senior finance leadership and is well suited for candidates coming from industry or public accounting, particularly those who have worked with manufacturing clients.

This position offers meaningful exposure to financial reporting, balance sheet ownership, and audit support, while still leveraging cost accounting expertise to ensure accurate inventory valuation and COGS reporting. Apply here or email Jim Meade right away for a confidential discussion about this role.

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including preparation and review of journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations

• Prepare and analyze monthly and quarterly financial statements in accordance with US GAAP, including variance analysis and clear explanations for leadership

• Own assigned balance sheet accounts, ensuring accurate valuation, proper cutoff, and thorough supporting documentation

• Assist with intercompany accounting, eliminations, and consolidated reporting activities, as applicable

• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for external audits, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls

Cost & Inventory Accounting

• Maintain and analyze standard costs, inventory valuation, cost rollups, and cost of goods sold across manufacturing operations

• Perform detailed manufacturing variance analysis and explain financial impacts to accounting and finance leadership

• Support physical inventory counts, cycle counts, and reconciliation of inventory discrepancies

• Ensure inventory accounting practices are accurate, timely, and compliant with US GAAP

Process Improvement & Internal Controls

• Assist in developing, documenting, and maintaining accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls

• Identify opportunities to improve close efficiency, reporting accuracy, and process consistency

• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the accounting and finance function

Business Partnership & Leadership Support

• Serve as a finance and accounting resource to internal stakeholders, responding to questions related to financial results and cost trends

• Support the Controller and senior finance leadership with ad hoc analysis, special projects, and reporting initiatives

• Communicate financial information clearly and professionally to both finance and non‑finance partners

  Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, inventory accounting, and cost accounting principles

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment

• Public accounting candidates are encouraged to apply, particularly those with experience supporting manufacturing clients

• Exposure to month-end close, financial statements, and balance sheet ownership required

• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or similar platforms

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities

• Detail-oriented, well-organized, and able to manage deadlines effectively

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally

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