Senior Cost Accounting Manager
<p>We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join our team. In this long-term contract role, you will play a critical part in overseeing cost accounting operations within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in standard costing methods, financial audits, and account reconciliations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead month-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.</p><p>• Manage general ledger activities, including journal entries and reconciliations.</p><p>• Oversee financial statement audits and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.</p><p>• Analyze and implement cost accounting practices, such as standard costing and activity-based costing.</p><p>• Develop and maintain accurate product costing and bill of materials (BOM).</p><p>• Contribute to the improvement of manufacturing cost accounting processes.</p><p>• Collaborate with teams to ensure consistent application of costing methods and compliance.</p><p>• Monitor and evaluate financial data to identify cost improvement opportunities.</p><p>• Prepare detailed reports and analyses to support strategic decision-making.</p>
<p>• Proficiency in manufacturing cost accounting, including standard costing and activity-based costing.</p><p>• Strong knowledge of month-end close processes and general ledger management.</p><p>• Experience conducting financial statement audits and account reconciliations.</p><p>• Familiarity with bill of materials (BOM) and product costing methodologies.</p><p>• Advanced skills in journal entries and costing analysis.</p><p>• Ability to work collaboratively in a manufacturing environment.</p><p>• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.</p>
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- Pittsburgh, PA
- onsite
- Temporary
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- USD / Hourly
- <p>We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join our team. In this long-term contract role, you will play a critical part in overseeing cost accounting operations within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in standard costing methods, financial audits, and account reconciliations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead month-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.</p><p>• Manage general ledger activities, including journal entries and reconciliations.</p><p>• Oversee financial statement audits and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.</p><p>• Analyze and implement cost accounting practices, such as standard costing and activity-based costing.</p><p>• Develop and maintain accurate product costing and bill of materials (BOM).</p><p>• Contribute to the improvement of manufacturing cost accounting processes.</p><p>• Collaborate with teams to ensure consistent application of costing methods and compliance.</p><p>• Monitor and evaluate financial data to identify cost improvement opportunities.</p><p>• Prepare detailed reports and analyses to support strategic decision-making.</p>
- 2025-08-25T20:19:01Z