Senior Cost Accountant
Senior Cost Accountant
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
|Direct (Permanent) Full Time
|$ 85,000 - $ 100,000 per year
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Direct (Permanent) Full Time
$ 85,000 - $ 100,000 per year
April 21, 2025
|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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