Oxford Solutions is working with a manufacturing client seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to oversee cost and inventory accounting, support financial reporting, and provide actionable analysis to business leaders. This role will also help guide and develop a small accounting team.
Responsibilities
- Manage manufacturing cost accounting, including standard costs, variances, labor, overhead, and inventory valuation
- Oversee inventory accounting, reconciliations, reserves, and cycle-count reporting
- Prepare financial reports, month-end close entries, and supporting account reconciliations
- Analyze manufacturing performance, margins, costs, and operational trends
- Partner with operations and leadership to support budgeting, forecasting, and business decisions
- Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with U.S. GAAP
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting
- Provide day-to-day guidance and development to a small team
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong background in cost accounting, inventory accounting, or manufacturing accounting
- Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and manufacturing cost structures
- Experience working with ERP or MRP systems
- CPA designation preferred
- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience is helpful
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
Senior Cost Accountant – Manufacturing - 26-00629