Sr. Cost Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Cost Accountant to support core accounting operations for a manufacturing environment in Worcester, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position will focus on inventory valuation, cost analysis, and accurate financial reporting while helping maintain strong controls across month-end activities. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in standard costing and manufacturing cost accounting, along with strong Excel skills and experience working in an ERP platform.

Responsibilities:

• Manage cost accounting activities for manufacturing operations, including the review and maintenance of standard costs and product cost structures.

• Prepare inventory-related reporting and reconcile balances to ensure accuracy across financial records and operational data.

• Lead assigned month-end close tasks by recording entries, analyzing results, and supporting timely completion of reporting deadlines.

• Investigate cost and inventory variances, identify underlying drivers, and communicate findings with actionable recommendations.

• Oversee fixed asset accounting activities, including tracking, reconciliations, and support for capitalization and depreciation processes.

• Provide documentation, schedules, and analysis to assist with audits and internal or external financial reporting requirements.

• Use ERP and Excel to compile data, perform detailed analysis, and improve visibility into cost performance and inventory trends.

Qualifications:

• Strong background in cost accounting, with demonstrated experience in a manufacturing setting.

• Hands-on expertise with standard cost accounting, including cost analysis and variance review.

• Proficiency in an ERP system used to support accounting and inventory processes.

• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze large data sets and build useful reporting.

• Experience supporting month-end close, inventory accounting, and financial reconciliations.

• Working knowledge of fixed assets, audit support, and financial reporting practices.

Compensation

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