Senior Cost Accountant/Analyst

<p>Join our client in a high‑impact accounting role where you'll influence profitability, improve costing accuracy, and partner directly with operations. This is an opportunity to own cost accounting processes in a manufacturing and distribution environment while helping leadership make smarter business decisions through meaningful financial insight.<br /><br />Benefits &amp; Extras<br /><br />Opportunity to own end‑to‑end costing processes<br /><br />High‑visibility role partnering with operations and leadership<br /><br />Collaborative manufacturing and distribution environment<br /><br />Hands‑on involvement with ERP enhancements and process improvements<br /><br />Broad exposure to financial reporting, budgeting, and audits<br /><br />Compensation<br /><br />Competitive base salary (compensation depends on experience)<br /><br />What You'll Be Doing<br /><br />Lead job costing, inventory costing, and standard cost processes<br /><br />Analyze gross margins, inventory variances, and job profitability<br /><br />Partner with operations to improve costing accuracy and resolve discrepancies<br /><br />Prepare inventory, COGS, and manufacturing‑related journal entries and reconciliations<br /><br />Support month‑end close, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting<br /><br />Assist with audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting<br /><br />Drive ERP enhancements and continuous process improvements<br /><br />What You'll Need to Be Considered<br /><br />4-7 years of progressive accounting experience with strong GL, month‑end close, and financial statement analysis foundation .<br /><br />2+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or inventory‑intensive environment -- required<br /><br />Bachelor's degree in Accounting required<br /><br />Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis<br /><br />Ability to communicate financial results to operational leaders<br /><br />CPA, CMA, or active pursuit of certification preferred<br /><br />#J-18808-Ljbffr</p>