Manufacturing Sr. Cost Accountant

The Opportunity:

This role is primarily focused on cost accounting within a manufacturing environment (~75%), with additional responsibility for general accounting and close activities (~25%).

The position partners closely with operations and production to deliver accurate cost insights and support decision-making.

• *Requirement: Cost Accounting in Manufacturing*

What You'll Own:

• Prepare and analyze monthly cost and margin reporting (revenue, COGS, productivity, profitability)
• Perform variance analysis (actual vs standard/FIFO) and identify root causes
• Maintain and update Bills of Materials, including labor and overhead components
• Analyze overhead rates and cost allocation methods
• Reconcile inventory and WIP between subledger and general ledger
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cost modeling
• Partner with operations to understand processes and improve cost accuracy

General Accounting

• Prepare and post month-end journal entries (inventory, accruals, cost-related)
• Perform account reconciliations and supporting analysis
• Assist with month-end and year-end close
• Support financial reporting in accordance with GAAP
• Assist with audits and related documentation
• Maintain internal controls and accounting procedures

Technical & Professional Skills

• Standard costing and variance analysis
• Inventory valuation and WIP reconciliation
• Cost allocation and overhead analysis
• Budgeting and forecasting (manufacturing-focused)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, financial analysis)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills
• Ability to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders

Who We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance
• Minimum of 3–5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of inventory flow, BOMs, and manufacturing cost structures
• ERP system experience required (BC Business Central, Princity, ROBO Print, GreenPrint, or Print Manager Plus

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing or industrial industry experience
• Experience supporting cost reduction or process improvement initiatives
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or operational efficiency programs
• Advanced ERP reporting and data analytics experience

Physical & Work Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing working among the warehouse staff
• Prolonged periods of sitting working on computer
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally
• Ability to access and navigate production and warehouse areas as needed