Senior Cost Accountant
Core
Architect and builder of a scalable cost accounting system supporting inventory valuation, standard costing, margin visibility, and operational decision-making for a manufacturing and distribution business.
Role type
Senior IC cost accountant (manufacturing/distribution)
Builds
Cost accounting framework, standard costing models, inventory valuation processes, and management reporting dashboards
Domain
Manufacturing equipment and distribution
Required skills
standard costing, inventory valuation, variance analysis, cost of goods sold accounting, ERP system implementation, cost estimation, budgeting and forecasting, internal control design, root-cause analysis
Preferred skills
CPA or CMA certification, hands-on ERP optimization, advanced data modeling
Technologies
ERP systems, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Design and implement standard costing and inventory costing processes; lead variance analysis and gross margin trend reporting; prepare month-end close activities for inventory and COGS; develop cost estimating tools for new products and cost reduction initiatives; support annual budgeting and rate development; maintain internal controls and audit schedules; serve as subject matter expert for cost accounting within the ERP environment.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC