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Senior Cost Accountant in Boulder, CO

Senior Cost Accountant job description

Senior cost accountants should have strong technology skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems. Companies seek candidates who have at least three years of experience in a specialty, as well as a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. A certification such as a CPA, CGMA or CMA or an MBA is highly valued.

Typical senior cost accountant duties:

Analyzing manufacturing operationsAnalyzing manufacturing equipment availability and utilizationPerforming month-end cost accounting closeMaintaining cost accounting system and cost ledgerPerforming life cycle cost-benefit analysisAnalyzing inventory valuations

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Advanced Excel
Bill of Materials (BOM) expertise
Cost accounting
Data fluency and analytics
ERP software proficiency
Inventory valuation and control
Manufacturing operations analysis
Month-end close
Power BI
SQL
Standard costing and variance analysis
Salary for Senior Cost Accountant in Boulder, CO

109480 - 130900

Low
109480
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.
Mid
116918
The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.
High
130900
The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.
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