Senior Cost Accountant

Senior Cost Accountant Overview

• The Senior Cost Accountant will play a pivotal role in managing and analyzing cost accounting functions within a hybrid work environment.
• Collaborate with a dynamic cost accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting and inventory management.
• Contribute to the month-end close process, ensuring timely and precise financial statements.
• Engage in cost of goods sold analysis and overhead cost evaluations to support strategic decision-making.
• Provide audit support, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Analyze inventory transactions and controls, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Work closely with senior leadership, including the Head of Cost Accounting and CFO, to drive financial efficiency.
• Ideal for professionals with a manufacturing background and strong costing expertise.

Senior Cost Accountant Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Review and validate weekly inventory transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and support inventory roll-forwards and subledger tie-outs.
• Assist in the month-end close process, contributing to timely financial reporting.
• Conduct cost of goods sold analysis to identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Analyze cost and overhead data to support strategic financial planning.
• Maintain inventory controls and schedules, ensuring operational efficiency.
• Provide audit support, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance cost accounting processes.

Senior Cost Accountant Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience, with a preference for 10 years in cost accounting.
• Strong background in manufacturing, ideally in building materials or similar industries.
• Proficiency in actual costing methodologies and full manufacturing process understanding.
• Experience with inventory management and financial reconciliation processes.
• Ability to analyze cost and overhead data to support strategic decisions.
• Familiarity with audit processes and compliance standards.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with senior leadership.