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