Sr. Cost Accountant

PRIMORIS USA • $80K — $95K *
Dallas, TX 75217In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 4-6 years of cost accounting experience in high-volume manufacturing
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required (Finance acceptable); CPA or CMA a plus
  • Working knowledge of US GAAP; strong analytical skills and business judgment
  • Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Viewpoint) and Microsoft Excel/Word/Outlook
  • Experience in manufacturing environments with standard costing preferred

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Operations to create and maintain standard costs and BOM/routing accuracy
  • Prepare and analyze cost variances (material, labor, overhead); investigate root causes
  • Support physical and cycle counts; reconcile inventory and ensure valuation accuracy
  • Perform cost rolls and updates; maintain costing master data in ERP
  • Lead/assist monthly close for Revenue and COGS, including journal entries, allocations, and reconciliations
  • Support quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting for COGS and margins
  • Provide ad hoc analysis and participate in cross-functional projects
  • Serve as SME for costing in ERP; partner with IT on configuration and testing
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve BOM/routing accuracy and scrap controls
  • Present margin analysis and insights to leadership; influence operational decisions

Benefits

  • Paid Company Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability
  • 401K with matching contribution.
Full Job Description
Job Overview:

Senior Cost Accountant

The Senior Cost Accountant at Premier PV leads cost accounting for high-volume manufacturing, managing standard costs, variance analysis, and inventory reconciliations. This role partners with Operations and IT to ensure BOM and routing accuracy, drives margin insights, and supports month-end close, forecasting, and budgeting. As a subject-matter expert, the Senior Cost Accountant leads cross-functional initiatives, mentors, peers, and provides actionable financial analysis to influence operational decisions and improve cost control.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Partner with Operations to create and maintain standard costs and BOM/routing accuracy
  • Prepare and analyze cost variances (material, labor, overhead); investigate root causes
  • Support physical and cycle counts; reconcile inventory and ensure valuation accuracy
  • Perform cost rolls and updates; maintain costing master data in ERP
  • Lead/assist monthly close for Revenue and COGS, including journal entries, allocations, and reconciliations
  • Support quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting for COGS and margins
  • Ensure integrity of internal controls in compliance with SOX and company policies
  • Provide ad hoc analysis and participate in cross-functional projects
  • Serve as SME for costing in ERP; partner with IT on configuration and testing
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve BOM/routing accuracy and scrap controls
  • Present margin analysis and insights to leadership; influence operational decisions


QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 4-6 years of cost accounting experience in high-volume manufacturing
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required (Finance acceptable); CPA or CMA a plus
  • Working knowledge of US GAAP; strong analytical skills and business judgment
  • Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Viewpoint) and Microsoft Excel/Word/Outlook
  • Experience in manufacturing environments with standard costing preferred


Benefits:

  • Paid Company Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability
  • 401K with matching contribution.


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