We are looking for an experienced Sr. Cost Accountant to join our team in Fort Worth, Texas. As a key member of the accounting department, you will play a vital role in analyzing and managing costs within a manufacturing environment. This is a contract-to-permanent position that offers a great opportunity to contribute to financial decision-making and operational efficiency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Perform monthly financial close activities, including account reconciliations and inventory reserve adjustments.<br>• Ensure inventory costs are accurate at the item level and review inventory transactions for discrepancies.<br>• Analyze and explain monthly cost variances against standard costs to provide actionable insights.<br>• Establish and maintain standard costs for manufactured products, supporting cost revitalization initiatives.<br>• Evaluate business processes such as labor, shipping, and administration to determine cost efficiencies.<br>• Provide recommendations to leadership on cost-saving measures and strategies to enhance profitability.<br>• Prepare job costing for new products and conduct cost-volume-profit analyses.<br>• Collaborate with production teams to analyze labor, material, and overhead costs.<br>• Generate weekly labor analysis reports tailored to manufacturing operations.<br>• Prepare audit reports and present findings to management, ensuring compliance and accuracy.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.<br>• Proven ability to lead and oversee inventory processes, including maintaining item-level cost accuracy.<br>• Strong understanding of sales and operations planning and cost accounting principles.<br>• Advanced skills in financial analysis, including the ability to prepare and interpret complex reports.<br>• Expertise in financial reporting tools and software, preferably with experience in NetSuite.<br>• Proficiency in Excel, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and data visualization.<br>• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field is required.<br>• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills coupled with strong communication abilities.

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