Sr. Cost Accountant

Medial Group; Puerto Rico; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Medial Group is seeking a senior Cost Accountant to support cost accounting activities in a manufacturing environment in Villalba, Puerto Rico. You will allocate costs, prepare budgets, and perform profitability analyses to drive pricing and process improvements.

The role requires strong analytical skills, manufacturing knowledge, and hands-on project management experience, with 100% on-site presence in Villalba. Proficiency in Excel, SAP/ERP, and Power BI is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 7+ years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 5+ years.
• Strong cost accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems and Power BI.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Allocate costs and maintain cost accounting system data.
• Prepare reports, budgets, and profitability analyses.
• Conduct variance analysis and support cost control decisions.
• Develop unit costs and forecast expenses for pricing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve financial objectives.
• Provide guidance and training on cost accounting processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cost accounting

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Advanced degree (MBA/CPA) in Accounting

Tools

Excel

SAP or other ERP systems

Power BI

Job description

Villalba, Puerto Rico | Posted on 10/06/2026

Support the company's cost accounting activities within a manufacturing environment, including cost allocation, financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, profitability analysis, and cost accounting system improvements. This role requires strong analytical skills, manufacturing industry knowledge, and practical project management experience.

Responsibilities:

Allocate costs, collect financial and operational data, and prepare reports to maintain the company's cost accounting system.

Ensure costs are allocated according to established accounting procedures.

Gather and analyze historical cost data, including material purchases, labor, equipment depreciation, repairs, assembly costs, and operating expenses.

Investigate and analyze cost structures for new and existing areas of the organization.

Develop unit costs and projected expenses to support the pricing of new products or services.

Prepare and analyze reports comparing budgets with actual expenses.

Perform variance and profitability analyses and provide recommendations based on findings.

Recommend, design, and support improvements to cost accounting systems, processes, and reporting.

Support the development and implementation of accounting instructions and procedures.

Perform in-depth analysis of complex financial and operational issues and recommend process improvements.

Manage assigned projects and processes from planning through implementation.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve financial and project objectives.

Communicate financial information, project status, issues, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.

Provide guidance, coaching, or training to other team members when required.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience; OR an advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Strong cost accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment .

Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations and practical project management experience .

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel .

Experience with SAP or other ERP systems .

Experience with Power BI and financial reporting.

Strong knowledge of cost allocation, variance analysis, budgeting, and profitability analysis.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Strong attention to detail and financial accuracy.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work 100% on-site in Villalba, Puerto Rico .

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.

Experience developing or improving accounting procedures, reporting processes, and cost accounting systems.

Experience managing projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.