Senior Cost Accountant

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Athol (MA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC seeks a Senior Cost Accountant for a manufacturing client in Athol, MA. The role centers on cost tracking for complex aerospace/defense projects and ASC 606 revenue recognition.

You will partner with senior finance and operations to analyze WIP, labor, materials, and margins, supporting monthly closes and driving cost controls and reporting improvements. A Bachelor's in Accounting and 5+ years in accounting are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience, with 3+ in manufacturing or cost accounting
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• Knowledge of ASC 606 and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition is desirable
• Strong GAAP knowledge and manufacturing accounting practices

Responsibilities

• Oversee cost accounting and financial tracking for manufacturing contracts and projects
• Calculate and record percentage-of-completion revenue under ASC 606
• Evaluate WIP balances, direct labor, material costs, and variances
• Collaborate with production teams on spending, margins, and financial performance
• Analyze financial statements and ensure accurate recognition of costs and revenue
• Contribute to monthly closes, GL reconciliations, and reporting improvements
• Recommend enhancements to costing procedures and reporting efficiency

Skills

ASC 606 knowledge

Job costing

GAAP basics

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Title: Senior Cost Accountant

Salary: $115K–$135K

Location: Athol, MA

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Join a reputable manufacturing company specializing in complex aerospace, defense, submarine, and precision-engineered products
• Play an integral role in project accounting, with roughly 50% of responsibilities dedicated to percentage-of-completion revenue recognition
• Collaborate closely with senior finance leadership and manufacturing operations on key financial initiatives
• Develop a deeper understanding of contract manufacturing, production costs, and project profitability
• Help drive improvements in financial processes, cost analysis, and operational reporting
• Position yourself for continued professional growth within an evolving accounting and finance department

Senior Cost Accountant Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee cost accounting and financial tracking for specialized manufacturing contracts and projects
• Calculate and record percentage-of-completion revenue under ASC 606 guidelines
• Evaluate WIP balances, direct labor, material costs, and production-related variances
• Work alongside production teams to assess project spending, margins, and overall financial performance
• Analyze financial statements and ensure accurate recognition of manufacturing costs and revenue
• Contribute to monthly closing activities, general ledger reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Recommend enhancements to accounting procedures, cost controls, and reporting efficiencies

Qualifications of the Senior Cost Accountant:

• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years focused on manufacturing or cost accounting
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• Demonstrated knowledge of job costing, contract accounting, or project-based manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with ASC 606 and hands‑on percentage-of-completion revenue recognition highly desirable
• Strong foundation in GAAP, financial statement analysis, and manufacturing accounting practices
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, industrial manufacturing, or custom production operations preferred
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, strong Excel proficiency, and confidence working across accounting and operational teams

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