Job Description
Senior Cost Accountant $90, to $, + Bonus Hybrid Western Subs
Are you a seasoned cost accountant ready to take your career to the next level? Our client, a leading name in the manufacturing industry, is looking for a Senior Cost Accountant to join their team.
This role goes beyond traditional cost accounting, as it is part of a leadership succession plan, offering significant opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
You’ll be joining a financially stable company that values a positive, balanced work environment. The role features a hybrid work schedule, a competitive compensation package, and exceptional benefits, including an industry-leading K match.
Why This Role
- Career Growth : This position is part of a succession plan designed to cultivate future leaders. If you're looking to advance into leadership, this is your opportunity.
- Work-Life Balance : Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid schedule with only three days on-site after the first month.
- Innovative Environment : Be part of a company with over a century of leadership in packaging innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closings, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Manage and maintain the standard cost system, ensuring accuracy across new and existing items.
- Conduct margin and product cost analysis to support decision-making and process improvements.
- Perform inventory and fixed asset analysis, maintaining data integrity.
- Assist in annual budget preparation and lead various cost and expense analysis projects.
- Oversee local compliance reports and manage State Sales & Use Tax filings.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 3+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing setting.
- Proficiency in standard costing and advanced Excel skills.
- Career Growth : This role is part of a long-term succession plan aimed at developing future leaders within the company.
If you're looking for a role where you can grow into leadership, this is it.
- Work-Life Balance : Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule that offers both structure and autonomy, with only three days on-site after the first month.
- Innovative Environment : Be a key player in a dynamic industry leader that has been at the forefront of packaging breakthroughs for over a century.
Responsibilities :
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closings, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Manage and analyze the standard cost system, updating standard costs on new and existing items while maintaining accuracy in plant-wide cost updates.
- Conduct detailed margin and product cost analysis to drive process improvements and informed decision-making.
- Handle inventory and fixed asset analysis, ensuring data integrity across systems.
- Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and work on various cost and expense analysis projects.
- Prepare local compliance reports and oversee State Sales & Use Tax filings.
Requirements :
- A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- At least 4 years of experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.
- Expertise in standard costing and strong Excel skills.
- A self-starter who thrives in a trusted, autonomous work environment.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills,