Senior Cost Accountant

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC seeks an Interim Senior Cost Accountant in Seattle. You will own inventory costing, COGS, and variance analysis, partnering with finance and operations to drive accuracy and actionable insights. Hybrid work setup offers collaboration with cross-functional teams and visibility across the business.

The role emphasizes inventory management, cost reporting, and partnering with leaders to support strategic decisions during growth in a life sciences-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of cost accounting and inventory accounting experience in biotech, life sciences, manufacturing, or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of inventory costing, COGS, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Experience with NetSuite and advanced Excel skills highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory accounting, costing, and COGS activities.
• Manage inventory costing methodologies and item maintenance within NetSuite.
• Support month-end close, inventory reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Monitor inventory reserves, cycle counts, and inventory adjustments.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve inventory accuracy, processes, and reporting.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory accounting

Excel advanced

NetSuite

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

Interim Senior Cost Accountant

Seattle WA- Hybrid

Salary $115,000- $150,000 DOE

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Join an innovative, growth-focused life sciences organization at a pivotal stage of expansion. This is a highly visible accounting role with direct impact on inventory accuracy, cost reporting, and operational decision-making. You’ll partner closely with finance and operations leaders while working remotely and contributing to a company focused on advancing scientific innovation.

Key Responsibilities for the Sr. Cost Accountant Role:

• Oversee inventory accounting, costing, and cost of goods sold (COGS) activities.
• Manage inventory costing methodologies and item maintenance within NetSuite.
• Support month-end close, inventory reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Monitor inventory reserves, cycle counts, and inventory adjustments.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve inventory accuracy, processes, and reporting.

Qualifications for the Sr Cost Accountant:

• 6+ years of cost accounting and inventory accounting experience within biotech, life sciences, manufacturing, or a related industry.
• Strong knowledge of inventory costing, COGS, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Experience with NetSuite and advanced Excel skills highly desired.

If you’re an accounting professional who enjoys owning inventory and costing functions while partnering across the business, we’d love to connect. Apply today to learn more about this confidential opportunity.