Senior Cost Accountant

Salzgitter Konzern

$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 5+ years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing
  • Strong knowledge of standard costing, inventory, and variance analysis
  • SAP ERP system experience and advanced Excel skills
  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and enhance standard costing systems (material, labor, overhead)
  • Analyze manufacturing variances, cost of goods sold, and profitability
  • Oversee inventory accounting, reconciliations, and physical counts
  • Support month-end close, journal entries, and financial reporting
  • Evaluate cost impacts of product, material, and process changes
  • Partner with operations and supply chain to improve cost accuracy and margins
  • Drive continuous improvement in processes and ERP systems

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance offered at 30 days of employment
  • Generous Educational Reimbursement program
  • Company sponsored Life and Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year
  • 401K with Company Match
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to lead cost accounting activities in a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and financial reporting while driving process improvements and supporting operational decision-making.

Your Responsibilities:
  • Maintain and enhance standard costing systems (material, labor, overhead)
  • Analyze manufacturing variances, cost of goods sold, and profitability
  • Oversee inventory accounting, reconciliations, and physical counts
  • Support month-end close, journal entries, and financial reporting
  • Evaluate cost impacts of product, material, and process changes
  • Partner with operations and supply chain to improve cost accuracy and margins
  • Support capital projects, fixed assets, and cost tracking
  • Assist with audits and ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls
  • Drive continuous improvement in processes and ERP systems

Your Profile:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 5+ years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing
  • Strong knowledge of standard costing, inventory, and variance analysis
  • SAP ERP system experience and advanced Excel skills
  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance offered at 30 days of employment
  • Generous Educational Reimbursement program
  • Company sponsored Life and Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year
  • 401K with Company Match

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