Senior Cost Accountant

Oxford Solutions

$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong background in cost accounting and inventory management
  • Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and manufacturing cost structures
  • Experience with ERP or MRP systems
  • CPA designation preferred
  • Previous team leadership experience is beneficial
  • Strong analytical and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage manufacturing cost accounting, including costs, variances, labor, and overhead
  • Oversee inventory accounting and cycle-count reporting
  • Prepare month-end close entries and financial reports
  • Analyze manufacturing performance and operational trends
  • Collaborate with operations on budgeting and forecasting
  • Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP in accounting records
  • Identify and implement improvements in accounting processes
  • Guide and develop a small accounting team

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead a small team
  • Engagement in strategic financial decision-making
  • Chance to improve and influence processes
  • Exposure to manufacturing financial management
  • Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment
Full Job Description
Oxford Solutions is working with a manufacturing client seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to oversee cost and inventory accounting, support financial reporting, and provide actionable analysis to business leaders. This role will also help guide and develop a small accounting team.

Responsibilities
  • Manage manufacturing cost accounting, including standard costs, variances, labor, overhead, and inventory valuation
  • Oversee inventory accounting, reconciliations, reserves, and cycle-count reporting
  • Prepare financial reports, month-end close entries, and supporting account reconciliations
  • Analyze manufacturing performance, margins, costs, and operational trends
  • Partner with operations and leadership to support budgeting, forecasting, and business decisions
  • Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with U.S. GAAP
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting
  • Provide day-to-day guidance and development to a small team

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong background in cost accounting, inventory accounting, or manufacturing accounting
  • Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and manufacturing cost structures
  • Experience working with ERP or MRP systems
  • CPA designation preferred
  • Previous supervisory or team leadership experience is helpful
  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

Senior Cost Accountant - Manufacturing - 26-00629

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