Senior Cost Accountant
Job in
Cresco, Howard County, Iowa, 52136, USA
Listed on 2026-01-26
Listing for:
MBC Talent Connections
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-26
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Cost Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Senior Accountant -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Senior Cost Accountant
Role Overview
Responsible for accurate product costing, variance analysis, and financial insights within a manufacturing environment. This role partners with operations, supply chain, engineering, and finance to strengthen cost control, improve margins, and support strategic decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead
- Analyze manufacturing variances and provide actionable insights
- Perform cost roll-ups, margin analysis, and product cost evaluations
- Reconcile WIP, inventory, and cost of goods sold
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost modeling
- Lead inventory counts and resolve production or material discrepancies
- Improve costing processes, reporting, and ERP workflows
- Prepare cost reports, dashboards, and management summaries
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and audit requirements
- Assist with the month-end and year-end inventory and cost close
Qualifications
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Manufacturing cost accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of standard costing, BOMs, and inventory accounting
- Advanced Excel and ERP system experience
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Core Competencies
- Cost analysis
- Process improvement
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Financial accuracy Accountability
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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