Senior Cost Accountant

Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to join our team in Everett, Washington. In this role, you will play a key part in managing financial analyses related to manufacturing costs, inventory, and cost of goods sold (COGS). Your expertise will be essential in ensuring accurate cost accounting, supporting operational efficiency, and driving improvements in financial processes.

Responsibilities:

- Conduct month-end closing activities, focusing on inventory and cost of goods sold (COGS).

- Analyze budget versus actual performance related to COGS and provide detailed financial insights.

- Create and maintain production bills of materials (BOMs) and oversee periodic cost updates.

- Examine changes in product design, raw materials, or manufacturing methods to assess cost impacts.

- Prepare reports comparing standard costs to actual production expenses and analyze production cost trends.

- Manage and analyze overhead rates tied to inventory and collaborate with operations management.

- Develop cost estimates for new and proposed products or services while recommending cost-saving measures.

- Support operational efficiency by analyzing plant metrics and providing actionable insights.

- Lead the excess and obsolete inventory review process to ensure financial accuracy.

- Assist in the development of policies, procedures, and internal controls to strengthen cost accounting practices.

The salary range for this position is $105,000 to $120,000 + discretionary bonus.

Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision plan offered (PPO) at employee cost.

401k

15 days PTO

8 paid holidays

Requirements - Proven experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.

- Strong knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting and inventory valuation processes.

- Expertise in standard cost accounting and cost analysis methodologies.

- Proficiency with ERP systems, such as Epicor, and advanced Excel skills.

- Familiarity with analyzing overhead rates and production cost trends.

- Ability to develop accurate financial reports and recommendations.

- Excellent analytical skills with a detail-oriented approach.

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.

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