Sr. Cost Accountant

Manpower; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower is seeking a Sr. Cost Accountant in the United States (Alabama) to manage cost accounting activities, including inventory processes, and to support month-end closing with accurate reporting.

The role emphasizes leading efficiency improvements through process redesign and automation, with hands-on implementation of PowerBI, Macros, and Python to enhance reporting and workflows. Automotive industry experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost and management accounting principles.
• Proven ability to drive process improvement and automation initiatives.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage routine cost accounting activities, including inventory-related processes.
• Support the month-end closing process with timely and accurate reporting.
• Lead efforts to improve team efficiency through process redesign and automation.
• Collaborate to implement automation tools for reporting and workflow optimization.
• Transfer knowledge to sustain improvements after project completion.

Skills

Process improvement

Automation

Cost accounting

Strong communication

Tools

PowerBI

Macros

Python

SAP

Job description

About the Role

Job Title: Sr. Cost Accountant

Pay Range: $55-$65 per hour

Duration: 24 months

Responsibilities

• Manage routine cost accounting activities, including inventory-related processes, to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Support the month-end closing process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Lead efforts to improve team-wide efficiency through process redesign and automation initiatives.
• Collaborate with team members to implement automation tools such as PowerBI, Macros, and Python for reporting and workflow optimization.
• Transfer process improvement knowledge to ensure sustained efficiency after project completion.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in process improvement and automation, with skills in PowerBI, Macros, or Python.
• Knowledge of cost and management accounting principles and SAP systems.
• Ability to elicit requirements through interviews and implement solutions hands-on.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing or related industries is a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills to coordinate across teams effectively.

Required Skills

• Proven experience in process improvement and automation.
• Skills in PowerBI, Macros, or Python.
• Knowledge of cost and management accounting principles and SAP systems.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in automotive manufacturing or related industries.

Pay range and compensation package

Pay Range: $55-$65 per hour