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Sr. Cost Accountant
<p>We are seeking a Sr. Cost Accountant to join our team in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting a variety of accounting tasks, including overhead and labor cost analysis, inventory risk analysis, and ensuring the accuracy of inventory costs. Additionally, you will be involved in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, and will play a crucial part in maintaining the integrity of our internal controls.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct thorough analysis of overhead and labor allocation</p><p>• Assist in the analysis of inventory reserves and coordinate with Operations for timely updates and disposition</p><p>• Ensure the accuracy of inventory costs, and review variances</p><p>• Complete month-end journal entries and reconcile balance sheet and P& L accounts</p><p>• Review SOX controls to ensure adherence to internal controls</p><p>• Assist with the closing and audit activities, including preparation of PBC schedules</p><p>• Manage the maintenance of the cost accounting system</p><p>• Coordinate the preparation of operating budgets</p><p>• Special projects as required.</p>
<p>• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Cost Accountant or in a similar role</p><p>• Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems</p><p>• SOX experience</p><p>• Inventory accounting expertise</p><p>• Proficiency in NetSuite</p><p>• Comprehensive understanding of Accounting Functions</p><p><br></p><p>For more information on this Sr. Cost Accountant position and other full-time accounting and finance opportunities, please contact us at 484.214.2365 and reference JO#03710-0013190534.</p>
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  • Philadelphia, PA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 110000.00 - 125000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are seeking a Sr. Cost Accountant to join our team in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting a variety of accounting tasks, including overhead and labor cost analysis, inventory risk analysis, and ensuring the accuracy of inventory costs. Additionally, you will be involved in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, and will play a crucial part in maintaining the integrity of our internal controls.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct thorough analysis of overhead and labor allocation</p><p>• Assist in the analysis of inventory reserves and coordinate with Operations for timely updates and disposition</p><p>• Ensure the accuracy of inventory costs, and review variances</p><p>• Complete month-end journal entries and reconcile balance sheet and P& L accounts</p><p>• Review SOX controls to ensure adherence to internal controls</p><p>• Assist with the closing and audit activities, including preparation of PBC schedules</p><p>• Manage the maintenance of the cost accounting system</p><p>• Coordinate the preparation of operating budgets</p><p>• Special projects as required.</p>
  • 2025-08-26T22:35:13Z

Sr. Cost Accountant Job in Philadelphia | Robert Half