Senior Cost Accountant

Jobot; Sharon (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Strong PTO and holiday package

Medical/Dental/Vision

Annual bonuses

Room for growth

Great Team Culture

Work Life Balance

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant in Sharon, MA to lead cost and margin analysis, inventory oversight, and Oracle-based monthly close. You will collaborate with planning, supply chain and operations to improve profitability and reporting accuracy.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing cost accounting, strong Excel and Oracle skills, and CMA preferred. A rewarding benefits package supports work-life balance and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CMA preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing.
• Strong margin analysis and Oracle proficiency; excellent analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost, inventory, and sales analysis for data-driven decisions.
• Participate in monthly close; prepare journal entries for Revenue, Cost of Sales, and Inventory modules in Oracle.
• Prepare post-closing inventory analyses and reconciliations to GL.
• Perform detailed cost and margin analysis to drive margin improvement.
• Collaborate with Planning, Supply Chain and Operations to optimize inventory.
• Prepare key manufacturing metrics monthly and highlight trends.
• Develop sales forecasts using actuals, backlog, and projections.
• Oversee cycle counts, physical inventory and variance analysis.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analyses to support initiatives.

Skills

Margin analysis

Manufacturing accounting

Oracle

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CMA preferred

Tools

Oracle Modules (Revenue/Cost/Inventory)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Details

Senior Cost Accountant - / $$$ / + Great benefits + Work Life Balance

Salary: $100,000 - $125,000 per year

About Us

We are seeking a dynamic and highly analytical individual to join our team as a Senior Cost Accountant. This role is a unique opportunity to be part of a high-performing team in the Accounting + Finance industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for a broad spectrum of financial and accounting matters affecting our company. This position is a key player in the company's financial cycle, including budgeting, cost management, Cost Accounting, Inventory and performance evaluation and operational decision making. The successful candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing accounting, margin analysis and Oracle.

Why Join Us

• 401K match
• Strong PTO and holiday package
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Annual bonuses
• Room for growth
• Great Team Culture
• Work Life Balance

Responsibilities

1. Lead financial reporting for cost, inventory, and sales analysis, ensuring data-driven decision-making.
2. Participate in the monthly close process, preparing journal entries and closing associated Oracle Modules related to Revenue, Cost of Sales and Inventory
3. Prepare all post-closing inventory analysis and supporting schedules including the monthly reconciliation of perpetual inventory records to the general ledger.
4. Conduct detailed cost and margin analysis to drive margin improvement across the business
5. Collaborate with Planning, Supply Chain, and Operations managers to optimize inventory performance.
6. Prepare the key manufacturing metrics monthly highlighting key trends.
7. Develop and analyze sales forecasts, integrating actuals, backlog, and projections.
8. Oversee cycle counts, physical inventory processes, and variance analysis, identifying key trends.
9. Provide critical ad-hoc financial analysis to support business initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required, Master's degree or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation preferred.
2. Minimum 5 years of experience in cost accounting in a manufacturing environment.
3. Proficient in Margin Analysis, Manufacturing Accounting, Oracle and other financial software.
4. Excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts.
5. Demonstrated ability to streamline functions and passion to learn and grow.
6. Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization and with staff at remote locations essential.
7. Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
8. High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
9. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
10. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
11. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.