Senior Cost Accountant

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Senior Cost Accountant

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Direct (Permanent) Full Time

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$ 85,000 - $ 100,000 per year

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Direct (Permanent) Full Time

$ 85,000 - $ 100,000 per year

April 21, 2025

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Job ID: F-1415234-MEL_1745251633

April 21, 2025

Job ID: F-1415234-MEL_1745251633

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Job Summary:

A manufacturing company is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to join their Finance team. This position is instrumental in maintaining accurate inventory valuations, standard costs, and improving financial performance through cost analysis and control.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Analyze and monitor standard and actual costs for variances and investigate significant differences.

  • Prepare journal entries.

  • Perform month-end close duties.

  • Partner with operations and supply chain teams to provide cost insights and support budgeting and forecasting.

  • Prepare and analyze gross margin reports, manufacturing variances, and inventory reconciliations.

  • Lead annual standard cost roll and support physical inventory counts and audits.

  • Recommend and implement process improvements to streamline cost accounting operations.

  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls related to inventory and costing.

  • Support financial audits and provide required documentation for auditors.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CMA preferred).

  • 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a focus on cost accounting in a manufacturing environment.

  • Strong understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory management.

  • Proficiency with ERP systems.

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