Senior Manufacturing Cost Accountant - ERP & Variance Leader

CFS

Denver (CO)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 95,000

Full time

28 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

CFS is seeking a Senior Accountant (Cost Accounting) to lead manufacturing cost accounting, standard cost updates, and variance analysis in a growing Colorado manufacturing company.

You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Sales, and Finance; support month-end close and ERP implementation; strong Excel and ERP skills required.

Salary: $90,000-$95,000 plus 5-10% annual bonus, with excellent benefits and long-term growth opportunities.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
  • 5+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong cost accounting and standard costing experience.
  • Advanced Excel skills (XLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, formulas).
  • ERP experience; Microsoft D365 and Power BI experience are a plus.
  • Collaborative mindset with strong communication skills and a desire to continue learning and growing.

Responsibilities

  • Lead manufacturing cost accounting, including standard cost updates, cost rolls, and variance analysis.
  • Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances while monitoring inventory KPIs.
  • Support month-end close through journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting.
  • Calculate and manage customer rebate and pricing support programs.
  • Partner with Operations, Engineering, Sales, and Finance to improve business performance.
  • Support Microsoft D365 ERP implementation and reporting initiatives.
  • Identify process improvements and contribute to continuous operational efficiencies.

Skills

Cost accounting
Variance analysis
Advanced Excel
ERP implementation
Cross-functional collaboration
Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft D365
Power BI
Excel

Job description

CFS is seeking a Senior Accountant (Cost Accounting) to lead manufacturing cost accounting, standard cost updates, and variance analysis in a growing Colorado manufacturing company.

You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Sales, and Finance; support month-end close and ERP implementation; strong Excel and ERP skills required.

Salary: $90,000-$95,000 plus 5-10% annual bonus, with excellent benefits and long-term growth opportunities.

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