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Soni Resources

Cost Accountant

Soni Resources, Lowell, Massachusetts, United States, 01856

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The

Senior Cost Accountant

is responsible for overseeing and analyzing the costs associated with manufacturing operations. This role plays a key part in the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, and ensures the accuracy of inventory valuation, cost of goods sold (COGS), and product cost analysis. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in a manufacturing environment and be comfortable working cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, and finance teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Analyze and report on

manufacturing costs , variances, and trends.

Maintain and reconcile

standard cost systems , including material, labor, and overhead.

Lead the

month-end and year-end close

processes for inventory and cost accounting.

Prepare

cost of goods sold (COGS)

and

gross margin

analysis reports.

Partner with operations to analyze

production efficiencies

and

waste .

Monitor and analyze

inventory transactions , including cycle counts and physical inventories.

Review and update

bill of materials (BOM)

and routing for accuracy.

Support the development of

annual budgets

and

forecasting models

for manufacturing operations.

Implement and maintain effective

internal controls

related to inventory and cost accounting.

Provide support for

audits

and regulatory compliance.

Assist in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance

cost tracking ,

reporting , and

profitability analysis . Qualifications:

Education:

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

CPA, CMA, or MBA is preferred. Experience:

5+ years of cost accounting experience in a

manufacturing environment .

Strong understanding of

standard costing ,

inventory accounting , and

manufacturing processes . Skills:

Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics).

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, modeling).

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities. Preferred Attributes:

Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles.

Experience working with cross-functional teams (engineering, supply chain, production).

Ability to translate financial data into operational insights.

Compensation:

$85,000 to $95,000 annually Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.