Sr. Cost Accountant

Connect Search, LLC; Iron Mountain (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus potential

Excellent benefits

Career growth

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Connect Search, LLC is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to join a growing finance team. You will lead cost accounting, inventory management, and financial analysis to improve profitability and strengthen internal controls.

Responsibilities include standard costing, month-end close support, and ERP reporting enhancements, while collaborating cross‑functionally to drive efficiency and cost reductions in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong inventory accounting, standard costing, and financial reporting knowledge.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Analytical, organizational, and communication skills; collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost accounting and inventory accounting activities, including standard costing and inventory reconciliations
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and support the month-end close process
• Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory, and operational variances
• Partner with operations to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve financial performance
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis
• Assist with inventory counts, audits, and compliance initiatives
• Drive process improvements and enhance ERP reporting capabilities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on financial analysis and special projects

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory management

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Our client is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to join its growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on accounting professional to play a key role in cost accounting, inventory management, financial reporting, and operational analysis. The position partners closely with finance and operations to improve profitability, strengthen internal controls, and drive continuous process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cost accounting and inventory accounting activities, including standard costing and inventory reconciliations
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and support the month‑end close process
• Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory, and operational variances
• Partner with operations to identify cost‑saving opportunities and improve financial performance
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis
• Assist with inventory counts, audits, and compliance initiatives
• Drive process improvements and enhance ERP reporting capabilities
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on financial analysis and special projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3+ years of cost accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting, standard costing, and financial reporting
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Self‑motivated professional with a collaborative mindset and a continuous improvement approach

What Our Client Offers

• Competitive compensation with bonus potential
• Outstanding benefits package
• Long‑term career growth and advancement opportunities
• Collaborative, team‑oriented culture with strong leadership support
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing organization focused on operational excellence