Senior Cost Accountant

Lydech Thermal Acoustical Inc.; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Lydech Thermal Acoustical Inc. is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to analyze manufacturing costs, inventory, and product margins. You will partner with operations, purchasing, supply chain and finance to improve cost controls and support business decisions.

The role focuses on closing activities, standard costing, variances, budgeting and internal controls to drive cost improvement across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• Strong Excel and financial analysis abilities.
• Experience with month-end close and cost accounting.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly closing activities for inventory, manufacturing costs and COGS.
• Analyze product costs, labor, overhead, and variances.
• Maintain standard costs and update cost models.
• Prepare inventory valuations, reserves and reconciliations.
• Investigate variances in purchase price, production, labor and overhead.
• Prepare cost and variance reports for management.
• Support RFQs with cost card analysis.
• Assist budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Assist with physical inventory counts and audits.
• Develop cost accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities with manufacturing teams.
• Assist with financial and external audits.
• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and policy adherence.
• Identify process improvements and automate reporting.

Skills

Advanced Excel

PivotTables

Lookups

Financial analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Month-end close

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

D365

Job description

The Senior Cost Accountant is responsible for analyzing and reporting manufacturing costs, inventory, product margins, and financial performance. This role partners with operations, purchasing, supply chain, and finance teams to improve cost controls, maintain accurate financial records, and support business decisions

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform monthly closing activities related to inventory, manufacturing costs, and cost of goods sold.
• Analyze product costs, labor, overhead, material variances, and manufacturing expenses.
• Maintain and review standard costs and update cost models as needed.
• Prepare and analyze inventory valuations, reserves, and reconciliations.
• Investigate purchase price, production, labor, and overhead variances.
• Prepare monthly cost and variance reports for management.
• Support sales with cost card analysis for RFQs.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Assist with physical inventory counts and inventory audits.
• Develop and maintain cost accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Partner with manufacturing and operations teams to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Assist with financial and external audits.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Identify process improvements and automate or streamline reporting where possible

Experience, Skills, Education and Abilities Required for Consideration as a Candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4–7+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or cost accounting environment.
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting and standard costing.
• Experience with D365 is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookups, and financial analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills with both finance and operational teams.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet month-end deadlines.
• CPA, CMA, or other professional certification is often preferred but not required.