Senior Cost Accountant - Manufacturing

NW Recruiting Partners

Senior Cost Accountant - Manufacturing

Seattle, WA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Senior Cost Accountant - Manufacturing

    Seattle, WA (on-site)

    A local, family-owned aerospace precision machining and manufacturing leader is looking to add a Senior Cost Accountant/Accounting Manager. This pivotal role encompasses leadership, cost and full-cycle accounting for their $25M revenue operations.

    This role is comprehensive, emphasizing cost accounting, reporting, and forecasting. It also holds potential for transitioning into a Controller position. The perfect candidate should possess experience in cost accounting, be familiar with full-cycle accounting, and have a genuine enthusiasm for both aspects of the role.

    Some perks of working with this family-owned firm is work life balance (no more than 40 hours a week + flexible start times) and 100% medical coverage for employees and dependents.

    They value a detail-oriented professional who can work meticulously, fill in as necessary, and maintain efficient manufacturing processes.

    Cost Accountant Responsibilities:

    • Understand the company's data structure and documented workflows for core marketing, sales, operations, and financial management activities.
    • Guarantee accurate product cost management, covering bill of materials, SKU and raw material costs, labor in inventory, finished goods inventory, and monthly CoGs accuracy.
    • Develop finance data processes to ensure timely, GAAP-compliant financial statement preparation.
    • Collaborate with leadership to decide pricing, services, and wage structures.
    • Review company ledgers and create audit schedules to rectify inaccuracies.
    • Oversee financial and customer data management while adhering to relevant laws and regulations.
    • Maintain database records and hierarchies, working with NetSuite and other ERP connectors like Square, Braintree, and Avalara.

    Cost Accountant Qualifications:

    • At least 3 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
    • At least 2 years of project management experience, a plus.
    • Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional leadership and staff.
    • Ability to work, be a self-starter and understand priorities.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (strong understanding of Excel).
    • Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

    Benefits & Appreciation:

    • Medical/Dental/Vision – 100% paid by the employer for employee + dependents.
    • Generous 401k plan and match.
    • Discretionary bonuses.

    Compensation: $100k - $105k