Job Description

A fast-growing, reputable publicly traded manufacturing company is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Cost Accounting Analyst. This is a high-impact role focused on standard costing, inventory accuracy, and financial analysis to support strategic business decisions.

The candidate will have a strong background in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment and experience working in a public company setting with SOX compliance. This high visibility role will work directly with finance and operations leadership and be a key player within the company.

**$110-$125K base + 10% annual bonus**

Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate inventory valuation and reporting across all manufacturing locations
• Partner with the supply chain team to investigate and reconcile inventory variances
• Maintain and calculate standard product costs, including direct and indirect components
• Analyze gross margin fluctuations and provide insights into cost drivers
• Support month-end close activities including COGS and inventory journal entries and reconciliations
• Reconcile gross profit related to distribution and sales
• Prepare and manage annual budgets related to Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and gross margins
• Review monthly departmental P&Ls with operational leaders, comparing actuals vs. budget
• Assist in year-end physical inventory counts and support inventory audit processes
• Liaise with internal and external auditors, ensuring compliance with SOX and internal controls
• Deliver financial analysis to support management decision-making and process improvements
• Contribute to special projects and initiatives that enhance financial reporting and controls

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5–7 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Standard cost accounting experience is required
• Strong understanding of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data modeling)
• Experience with public company financials and SOX compliance
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• CPA or CMA is a plus

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