Senior Cost Accountant in Seattle, WA

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 operations

Analyzing manufacturing equipment availability and utilization

Performing month-end cost accounting close

Maintaining cost accounting system and cost ledger

Performing life cycle cost-benefit analysis

Analyzing 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 Seattle, WA

119600 - 143000

Low

119600

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.

Mid

127725

The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.

High

143000

The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.

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