Senior Accountant, Cost Accounting

IPC Systems; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) with matching

Flexible PTO

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Job summary

IPC Systems, a fintech company, seeks a Senior Accountant, Cost Accounting in New York. The role focuses on critical cost and inventory accounting, margin analysis and system-enabled process improvements within a global, hybrid work environment.

You will partner with Operations, Procurement, FP&A, Product and Engineering to drive accurate costing and scalable processes while maintaining strong internal controls and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• CPA or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in cost accounting, inventory accounting or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and cost accounting principles.
• Experience with ERP/inventory systems; Oracle Cloud is a plus.
• Strong Excel, analytics and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Curiosity, ownership mindset and continuous improvement orientation.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly cost accounting close, ensuring accurate cost recognition and reporting per U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare and review cost-related journal entries, reconciliations and inventory schedules.
• Analyze costs to identify drivers, margins and opportunities for optimization.
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, FP&A, Product and Engineering to align activity with accounting outcomes.
• Support month/quarter/year-end cost and margin analyses with clear insights.
• Maintain documentation and controls to support audits and SOX requirements.
• Contribute to ERP enhancements and process improvements for efficiency.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Oracle Cloud

ERP systems

Power BI

Job description

TITLE: Senior Accountant, Cost Accounting

DEPARTMENT: Accounting

REPORTING TO: Manager, Cost Accounting

OFFICE LOCATION: New York, NY

ROLE TYPE: Hybrid; Full-time

IPC is a fintech company that focuses on the human element. With a global presence, we support local markets with our advanced cloud-based trading communications and managed connectivity solutions.

Through our portfolio of communications and connectivity solutions, we focus on solving business challenges and adapting to regulatory changes in the fast‑paced global financial markets. This enables our clients to maintain consistent market access, a strong competitive advantage, and enhanced operational efficiency.

Join a team that is dedicated to delivering groundbreaking products and making a significant impact on our clients' success.

www.IPC.com

Team Overview

Our Finance organization partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, FP&A, Product, Engineering and Executive Leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, scalable processes and sound business decision‑making. The Cost Accounting team plays a critical role in supporting IPC’s operational and financial discipline by ensuring accurate costing, inventory accounting, margin visibility and cost control across the business.

Role Overview:

The Senior Accountant, Cost Accounting will be a key member of IPC’s Cost Accounting team, owning critical cost accounting, inventory accounting and margin analysis activities for a global fintech business with complex operational, product and service delivery models. This role is ideal for a hands‑on accounting professional who enjoys cost analysis, operational partnership, systems‑enabled process improvement and the opportunity to influence how a growing finance organization scales.

This position will serve as a trusted cost accounting subject matter expert, helping ensure accurate inventory valuation, cost allocations, capitalization treatment, audit‑ready documentation, strong internal controls and timely insights that support leadership decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

• Own key components of the monthly cost accounting close process, ensuring accurate and timely recognition, allocation and reporting of costs in accordance with U.S. GAAP and IPC policies.
• Prepare and review cost‑related journal entries, reconciliations, inventory schedules, accruals and supporting analyses.
• Analyze product, service delivery, labor, overhead and inventory costs to ensure accurate reporting and provide visibility into cost drivers and margin performance.
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, FP&A, Product and Engineering to align operational activity with accurate accounting outcomes.
• Support month-, quarter- and year‑end cost and margin fluctuation analysis, providing clear commentary on trends, drivers and risks.
• Maintain strong documentation and control discipline to support external audits, SOX requirements and statutory reporting needs.
• Contribute to ERP enhancements, automation opportunities and process redesign initiatives that improve cost accounting accuracy and efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to improve close efficiency, reduce manual work, strengthen controls and increase consistency across cost accounting processes.
• Collaborate with accounting leadership on technical accounting matters, cost allocation methodologies, inventory accounting, system implementations and finance transformation projects.
• Provide guidance to junior team members as needed and help build scalable cost accounting practices for a global organization.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Own meaningful cost accounting work for a global fintech business with complex operational, product and service delivery models.
• Strengthen cost accuracy, inventory valuation, audit readiness and internal controls by improving documentation, analysis and consistency across cost accounting processes.
• Partner directly with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Product and Engineering to connect operational decisions with accurate accounting outcomes.
• Contribute to systems, automation and process improvement initiatives that help the Finance organization scale with greater efficiency and visibility.
• Build a highly visible career path in a role that combines accounting depth, operational insight, cross-functional partnership and exposure to senior finance leadership.

Essential Skills and Experience to be Successful in this Role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• CPA or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including meaningful cost accounting, inventory accounting or operational accounting experience in technology, fintech, manufacturing, telecom, managed services or another complex operating environment.
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of U.S. GAAP, cost accounting principles, inventory valuation, accruals, allocations and cost‑related balance sheet accounts.
• Experience preparing journal entries, reconciliations, cost schedules, variance analysis and audit‑ready support.
• Ability to analyze cost drivers, interpret operational activity and apply sound accounting judgment to complex or non‑standard cost scenarios.
• Experience with ERP or inventory/cost accounting systems; Oracle Cloud experience is a strong plus.
• Strong Excel, analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work accurately with large data sets and competing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to partner with stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Product and Engineering.
• Curiosity, ownership mindset and a continuous improvement orientation, with a desire to strengthen processes, controls and systems.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Experience in fintech, technology, telecom, managed services, hardware‑enabled services, manufacturing or other environments with complex cost structures.
• Exposure to Oracle Cloud, inventory systems, procurement platforms, Power BI or similar reporting and cost accounting automation tools.
• Knowledge of IFRS, multinational cost accounting considerations or statutory reporting requirements.
• Experience supporting system implementations, integrations, automation or finance transformation initiatives.
• Prior experience in public accounting or an audit‑facing role.

What’s in It for You?

At IPC, your compensation is only part of the package. We are committed to investing in a range of programs and initiatives to improve the overall experience of our employees.

In addition to a collaborative, high‑performing team environment, we’re pleased to offer benefits including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 100% Employer Paid Short/Long Term Disability, AD&D and Life Insurance Coverage
• Limited & HealthCare Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Accounts with Employer Contributions
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Coverage
• Financial Wellness Account Fiduciary and Training
• Identity Theft Insurance
• 401(k) and Roth plan with matching contributions
• Flexible PTO, Sick Pay and Public Holidays
• Additional Time off for Charity Work and Volunteering
• Tuition ReimbursementCertification Bonus Program
• Access to “IPC University” our Internal E‑Learning Platform
• Structured Onboarding Training and Peer Mentor Support
• Parental Leave Policy
• Free Mental Health Wellness Programs, Tools, Coaching and Free therapy sessions
• Employee Referral Scheme

Further information about your benefits will be provided during your onboarding process.

Additional Information:

At IPC, we believe that hybrid working creates an inclusive, flexible environment where employees can perform at their best, and teams can collaborate, innovate, and celebrate successes together. We spend around 60% of our time in the office and around 40% of our time working remotely. Some employees may be required to work from the office or client sites more than 60% of the time, if required by their role and/or client needs.

Your precise work schedule will be determined by you and your Line Manager before commencement of employment with IPC.

You can explore more about our culture, offerings and commitment to living our Core 4 values, on www.ipc.com/careers/ and www.ipc.com/about-us/about-ipc/.

IPC’s Work Culture:

The IPC work culture is one that fosters inclusion, prioritizes innovation, and maximizes potential. We are a global ecosystem, full of diverse people that together made IPC what it is today.

Our strength as an organization is the sum of our different backgrounds, perspectives, skills and geographies; supported by an ironclad commitment to constructive dialogue and open‑mindedness.

We live and breathe our commitment to innovation by embracing bold ideas, seizing new opportunities and striving for excellence. Our people have continued to deliver ground‑breaking solutions to our clients for over 50 years.