Job Details
Posted 21 August, 2026
Job Id: 629892
Senior Cost Accountant
Job Description
Target PR Range: 42-52/hr DOE
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Actively participate in the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process, which includes preparation of journal entries, balance sheet and income statement reconciliations and analysis specifically focused on cost accounting and collaboration accounting.
- Perform cost accounting activities including; standard cost updates, excess & obsolete reserves, scrap analysis, inventory variance reviews and analysis/reporting of inventory and COGS.
- Perform collaboration accounting activities including; partnering with Alliance Managers, reviewing minutes of joint committees, reviewing contracts and month end close accruals.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts on a monthly basis including book to perpetual inventory, inventory reserves and collaboration accruals.
- Assist with the balance sheet and income statement flux analysis for management reporting.
- Collaborate with supply chain and other cross-functional departments to ensure completeness and accuracy of COGS, operating expenses and inventory balances.
- Assist with external audit requests and PBC items for the quarterly and year-end audits.
- Participate in the annual site visits to conduct physical inventory count.
- Provide support for SOX related activities.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
Education:
· BS/BA degree in related discipline with 5+ years related experience.
· Equivalent combination of education and experience.
· CPA preferred, Big 4 a plus.
Experience:
· Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience and/or combination of experience and education/training in a manufacturing environment.
· Experience in Auditing/Accounting and Cost Accounting.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
· General knowledge of accounting/finance principles and theory.
· SAP software proficiency preferred.
· Cost accounting experience preferred.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office suite applications.
· Strong analytical and business communication skills.
· Strong attention to details and ability to work on multiple projects under tight deadlines.
· Ability to interact cooperatively and work as a team.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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