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Senior Cost Accountant

CFSLouisville, KYJune 2nd, 2026
Senior Cost Accountant (Manufacturing & Financial Reporting)Salary: $100-130KWhy This Opportunity Stands Out:Strong blend of cost accounting and general accounting responsibilities within a manufacturing environmentExposure to both plant-level operations and broader corporate accounting functionsInvolvement in standard costing, inventory valuation, and variance analysis tied directly to operational performanceOpportunity to support month-end close, financial reporting, and multi-entity accounting activitiesParticipation in ERP system improvements, process enhancements, and automation initiativesExposure to cross-functional projects and collaboration with both finance and operations teamsStable organization with long-term growth potential and ongoing investment in systems and processesKey Responsibilities:Manage standard costing processes, including labor, overhead, material cost pools, and annual inventory revaluationPerform variance analysis across material, labor, and overhead accounts, partnering with operations on cost drivers and improvementsOversee inventory accounting activities, including cycle counts, physical inventory support, reserves, scrap tracking, and BOM/routing validationSupport month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting deliverablesAssist with financial reporting, consolidations, and intercompany accounting across multiple entitiesSupport fixed asset accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activitiesParticipate in ERP system improvements, process enhancements, and internal control supportAssist with audit support and ad hoc financial analysis as neededQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required5+ years of accounting experience with strong emphasis in manufacturing, cost accounting, and/or financial reportingStrong experience with standard costing, inventory valuation, and variance analysis requiredExperience with ERP systems (SAP, S/4HANA, Sage, or similar) strongly preferredIFRS exposure is a plusSolid understanding of month-end close and general ledger accounting processesStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environmentHigh attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively#LI-LJ1#INMAY2026