Senior Cost Accountant

Senior Cost Accountant | $90,000 to $100,000 + Bonus | Hybrid – Western Subs

Are you a seasoned cost accountant ready to take your career to the next level? Our client, a leading name in the manufacturing industry, is looking for a Senior Cost Accountant to join their team. This role goes beyond traditional cost accounting, as it is part of a leadership succession plan, offering significant opportunities for professional growth and advancement. You’ll be joining a financially stable company that values a positive, balanced work environment. The role features a hybrid work schedule, a competitive compensation package, and exceptional benefits, including an industry-leading 401K match.

Why This Role

• Career Growth: This position is part of a succession plan designed to cultivate future leaders. If you're looking to advance into leadership, this is your opportunity.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid schedule with only three days on-site after the first month.
• Innovative Environment: Be part of a company with over a century of leadership in packaging innovation.

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closings, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Manage and maintain the standard cost system, ensuring accuracy across new and existing items.
• Conduct margin and product cost analysis to support decision-making and process improvements.
• Perform inventory and fixed asset analysis, maintaining data integrity.
• Assist in annual budget preparation and lead various cost and expense analysis projects.
• Oversee local compliance reports and manage State Sales & Use Tax filings.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficiency in standard costing and advanced Excel skills.

• Career Growth: This role is part of a long-term succession plan aimed at developing future leaders within the company. If you're looking for a role where you can grow into leadership, this is it.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule that offers both structure and autonomy, with only three days on-site after the first month.
• Innovative Environment: Be a key player in a dynamic industry leader that has been at the forefront of packaging breakthroughs for over a century.

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closings, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Manage and analyze the standard cost system, updating standard costs on new and existing items while maintaining accuracy in plant-wide cost updates.
• Conduct detailed margin and product cost analysis to drive process improvements and informed decision-making.
• Handle inventory and fixed asset analysis, ensuring data integrity across systems.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and work on various cost and expense analysis projects.
• Prepare local compliance reports and oversee State Sales & Use Tax filings.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 4 years of experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in standard costing and strong Excel skills.
• A self-starter who thrives in a trusted, autonomous work environment.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills,