Senior Cost Accountant

Leoforce; 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

Leoforce in Sharon, MA is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to lead cost, inventory, and margin analysis within a manufacturing environment. This role drives data-driven decisions through detailed financial reporting and close procedures.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in cost accounting, a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance (CMA preferred), and strong Oracle and MS Office skills. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential, with opportunities for growth and annual bonuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum 5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Margin Analysis, Manufacturing Accounting, Oracle and other financial software.
• Excellent analytical skills with a strong grasp of accounting principles.
• Demonstrated ability to streamline functions and be proactive.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting for cost, inventory, and sales analysis.
• Participate in monthly close; prepare journal entries for Revenue, Cost of Sales and Inventory.
• Prepare post-closing inventory analysis and reconcile perpetual inventory to GL.
• Conduct cost and margin analyses to improve margins.
• Collaborate with Planning, Supply Chain, and Operations to optimize inventory.
• Prepare key manufacturing metrics and highlight trends monthly.
• Develop and analyze sales forecasts integrating actuals and backlog.
• Oversee cycle counts, physical inventories, and variance analysis.

Skills

Cost accounting

Margin analysis

Manufacturing accounting

Accounting principles

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Senior Cost Accountant

Sharon,MA, US

Job Description

Experience: Senior Level
Salary: $100,000 - $125,000 per year

Job Details

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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.

A bit about us:

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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

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