Senior Cost Accountant
Core
Architect and builder of a scalable cost accounting system supporting inventory valuation, standard costing, margin visibility, and operational decision-making for a manufacturing and distribution business.
Role type
Senior IC cost accountant (manufacturing/distribution)
Builds
Cost accounting framework, standard costing models, inventory valuation processes, and management reporting dashboards
Domain
Manufacturing equipment and distribution
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
standard costing, inventory valuation, variance analysis, cost of goods sold accounting, ERP system implementation, cost estimation, budgeting and forecasting, internal control design, root-cause analysis
Preferred skills
CPA or CMA certification, hands-on ERP optimization, advanced data modeling
Technologies
ERP systems, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Design and implement standard costing and inventory costing processes; lead variance analysis and gross margin trend reporting; prepare month-end close activities for inventory and COGS; develop cost estimating tools for new products and cost reduction initiatives; support annual budgeting and rate development; maintain internal controls and audit schedules; serve as subject matter expert for cost accounting within the ERP environment.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC