Senior Cost Accountant

Senior Cost Accountant
Location: Warren, IN (Fully On-Site)
Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000

We are seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to play a key role in maintaining and enhancing financial cost systems across the organization. The Senior Cost Accountant will enjoy great benefits, strong career advancement opportunities, and high visibility to senior leaders. This Senior Cost Accountant position is ideal for someone who enjoys partnering cross-functionally and driving accurate, data-backed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• The Senior Cost Accountant performs standard cost accounting, inventory valuation, COGS, profitability, ratio, and variance analysis


• Prepare production cost calculations, cost allocation assumptions, and rates


• Ensure freight, storage, and related costs are properly incorporated into pricing and margins


• The Senior Cost Accountant ensures accurate inventory and COGS valuation through proper labor and overhead allocation


• Support leadership with gross margin and COGS reporting by product, customer, and location

Inventory Management

• The Senior Cost Accountant analyzes inventory movement, including PPV, job cost reviews, and physical inventories


• Develop and maintain inventory cost models and ensure consistency across all inventory activities


• Collaborate with operations and finance teams to reconcile inventory counts and variances


• Support accurate inventory flow and transaction integrity across systems

General Accounting & Reporting

• Perform daily accounting activities including GL analysis, journal entries, fixed assets, and ad hoc reporting


• The Senior Cost Accountant supports month-end and year-end close processes


• Assist with GL reconciliations, KPI reporting, audits, and financial reviews


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within inventory management and accounting processes


• Support policy, procedure development, and special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Accounting or Finance required


• Manufacturing experience required for the Senior Cost Accountant role


• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and cost accounting principles


• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills; NetSuite preferred


• Strong analytical, mathematical, and communication skills

Why Join

• Competitive benefits package


• Paid Medical Premiums!


• Strong exposure to senior leadership and strategic initiatives