TheSenior Cost Accountantwill play a key role in managing and analyzing cost-related activities in a complex manufacturing environment. This individual will be responsible for analyzing standard vs. actual costs, leading inventory reconciliations, supporting audits, and working closely with the production and engineering teams to ensure accurate and timely routing updates. Proficiency inSage X3is required.
Key Responsibilities:
Cost Accounting & Analysis
Maintain and update standard costs for raw materials, labor, and overhead in Sage X3
Analyze standard vs. actual costs to identify variances; investigate root causes and recommend corrective actions
Perform monthly cost roll-ups and variance analysis (purchase price, usage, labor, overhead, and routing)
Support new product costing and margin analysis
Prepare and analyze manufacturing cost reports to assist management in decision-making
Production Collaboration & Routing Accuracy
Partner withproduction and engineering teamsto review and validate routings and bills of materials (BOMs)
Ensure routing updates are completed accurately and in a timely manner to reflect real manufacturing operations
Monitor labor and machine time for accuracy and identify process inefficiencies
Inventory Management & Reconciliation
Perform monthly and year-endinventory reconciliationsincluding WIP, finished goods, and raw materials
Supportcycle countandphysical inventoryprocesses, including variance analysis and adjustments
Identify inventory valuation discrepancies and coordinate resolution across departments
Audit & Compliance
Prepare and provide cost-related documentation and analysis for internal and external audits
Ensure cost accounting processes comply with corporate policies and US GAAP
Assist with SOX/internal controls documentation and testing, if applicable
ERP & Reporting
LeverageSage X3for all cost accounting functions, reporting, and reconciliations
Design and generate cost and margin reports to support cross-functional teams and leadership
Develop cost accounting procedures and best practices to improve accuracy and efficiency
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Minimum5 years of cost accounting experiencein amanufacturing environment
Proficiency inSage X3 ERP or similarisrequired
Strong understanding ofstandard cost vs. actual cost analysis,variance reporting, andcost control
Hands-on experience withrouting,BOM validation, and collaboration withengineering and production teams