Sr. Cost Accountant

Sr. Cost Accountant

Location: Everett, WA

Salary Range: $104,000 – $116,480 DOE

Our client, an award-winning U.S. manufacturer whose products are installed in millions of locations worldwide, is seeking a Sr. Cost Accountant to join their finance team. This is a hands-on role for a Sr. Cost Accountant who enjoys working closely with Operations and driving accuracy, consistency, and improvement across cost and inventory functions.

The Sr. Cost Accountant will play a key role in month-end close, cost analysis, and inventory valuation while helping strengthen processes and controls in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a Sr. Cost Accountant looking for visibility, ownership, and meaningful cross-functional impact.

Overview of the Sr. Cost Accountant role:

• Own the month-end close for Inventory and COGS, including standard vs. actual cost analysis, variances, and budget comparisons
• Manage cost accounting activities for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods, including BOMs, cost updates, overhead rates, and ERP data integrity
• Analyze manufacturing, inventory, and sales/COGS data to support pricing, profitability, and operational decision-making
• Oversee inventory valuation and controls, including excess and obsolete reviews and coordination with Operations
• Document and improve processes, controls, and procedures, supporting audits and cross-functional cost improvement efforts

Qualifications for the Sr. Cost Accountant

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of accounting experience with required cost accounting exposure
• 3+ years supporting manufacturing, inventory, or plant operations
• ERP experience required; Epicor (Kinetic) or similar ERP experience is a plus