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Senior Cost Accountant
Our client is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant who will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of inventory-related financials. This role oversees all aspects of inventory accounting, including valuation, reconciliation, reporting, and internal controls, while serving as a strategic partner to finance, supply chain, and production teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting foundation, deep expertise in inventory and cost accounting, and the ability to drive process improvements that enhance accuracy and efficiency. Maintain the cost accounting system, including oversight of Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) activities; prepare and deliver monthly inventory and COGS reporting. Prepare and record journal entries; maintain general ledger, cost centers, and internal order structures in SAP. Perform monthly general ledger account reconciliations and resolve outstanding issues. Develop and distribute routine and ad hoc financial reports and analyses, leveraging advanced Excel and financial modeling skills. Assist in calculating Excess & Obsolete (E&O) reserves; communicate with operations teams to manage inventory turnover effectively. Calculate and maintain reserves for market withdrawals, recalls, and other field actions. Update and analyze standard costs; investigate variances between standard and actual costs (e.g., purchase price and absorption variances). Interpret financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations to management. Support annual budget preparation for production, COGS, inventory, and reserves. Assist with monthly forecasting of COGS and E&O reserves. Prepare schedules and documentation for annual audits and tax filings. Document accounting processes and ensure accuracy of procedures. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting 5+ years of progressive accounting experience 2 years of inventory or cost accounting experience Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel Experience with SAP preferred. Strong understanding of inventory valuation methods
Our client is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant who will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of inventory-related financials. This role oversees all aspects of inventory accounting, including valuation, reconciliation, reporting, and internal controls, while serving as a strategic partner to finance, supply chain, and production teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting foundation, deep expertise in inventory and cost accounting, and the ability to drive process improvements that enhance accuracy and efficiency. Maintain the cost accounting system, including oversight of Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) activities; prepare and deliver monthly inventory and COGS reporting. Prepare and record journal entries; maintain general ledger, cost centers, and internal order structures in SAP. Perform monthly general ledger account reconciliations and resolve outstanding issues. Develop and distribute routine and ad hoc financial reports and analyses, leveraging advanced Excel and financial modeling skills. Assist in calculating Excess & Obsolete (E&O) reserves; communicate with operations teams to manage inventory turnover effectively. Calculate and maintain reserves for market withdrawals, recalls, and other field actions. Update and analyze standard costs; investigate variances between standard and actual costs (e.g., purchase price and absorption variances). Interpret financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations to management. Support annual budget preparation for production, COGS, inventory, and reserves. Assist with monthly forecasting of COGS and E&O reserves. Prepare schedules and documentation for annual audits and tax filings. Document accounting processes and ensure accuracy of procedures. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting 5+ years of progressive accounting experience 2 years of inventory or cost accounting experience Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel Experience with SAP preferred. Strong understanding of inventory valuation methods