Job description
Join a top-20 accounting and business consulting firm known for its innovative and entrepreneurial approach. With a clear purpose of making a positive impact on clients, communities, and team members, this firm offers a dynamic environment that encourages continuous improvement and values authenticity.
We seek a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Cost Accountant to oversee cost accounting activities for a single client in the manufacturing sector. This role is critical in ensuring the accuracy of product costing, inventory valuation, and financial reporting and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across production processes. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in cost accounting, a strong understanding of manufacturing operations, and a proactive approach to optimizing financial performance.
If you’re looking to advance your career with a firm that values empowerment and positive energy, this is the opportunity for you!
This is an incredible remote opportunity to work for a US-based company.
What You’ll Do
- Analyze product costing, including bills of materials (BOM), labor, overhead, and production costs. Ensure accuracy in cost estimates and maintain up-to-date costing records.
- Oversee inventory valuation, including raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods. Perform reconciliations and periodic physical inventory counts to maintain data integrity.
- Prepare and review cost variance analyses, including material, labor, and overhead variances. Collaborate with teams to investigate discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
- Assist in preparing budgets, forecasts, and cost projections to support financial planning.
- Generate and review cost reports, providing insights on cost drivers, trends, and performance against budget.
- Support initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency and cost reduction.
- Ensure accurate cost data within the ERP system, support ERP enhancements, and maintain system updates relevant to cost accounting activities.
- Ensure adherence to financial controls and company policies related to cost accounting and inventory management. Support internal and external audit processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, procurement, and engineering, to align financial practices with business objectives.
What You Need
- 3-5 years of experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in clean energy, industrial, or high-tech industries is preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or CMA certification is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles and proficiency in ERP systems.
- Advanced Excel skills are required.
- Ability to perform detailed financial analysis, identify trends, and provide actionable insights. Experience in variance analysis is required.
- High attention to accuracy and ability to work with large data sets while maintaining data integrity.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-finance professionals.
- Proactive problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and implement improvements in cost control and operational efficiency.
- Experience with AX Dynamics preferred.
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a Must
Salary & Perks
- Competitive Salary.
- This is a full-time, long-term position.
- The position is immediately available and requires entering into an independent contractor agreement with TLNT.
- Work from home.
- Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm (+/- 1 hour accepted) - PST or CST.
- Additional perks.
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