Sr. Cost Accountant

Responsibilities: Analyze manufacturing costs, variances, and inventory activity to provide clear financial insight for operational decision-making. Maintain and refine standard cost structures to ensure product costing reflects current production inputs and business conditions. Prepare recurring and ad hoc cost reports that highlight trends, spending drivers, and opportunities for improved efficiency. Partner with operations, supply chain, and finance teams to review production performance and resolve cost-related discrepancies. Support month-end and year-end close activities by reconciling inventory, reviewing cost allocations, and validating financial accuracy. Evaluate labor, material, and overhead components to identify variances and recommend corrective actions where needed. Assist with ERP-based cost accounting processes, including reporting, data validation, and system-related process improvements within Infor or Epicor environments. Contribute to inventory and manufacturing accounting controls by monitoring transactions and ensuring compliance with established procedures.