The Senior Cost Accountant is responsible for supporting both general accounting functions and all aspects of the company’s costing processes. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, maintains strong internal controls, and provides meaningful cost insights to management. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and experienced in fast-paced manufacturing environments. Key Responsibilities General Accounting Perform bank reconciliations. Execute month-end closing processes. Complete general ledger processing, including interfacing and posting. Maintain and update the chart of accounts. Conduct inventory reconciliations and analyze discrepancies. Assist in the annual budget process. Perform various account analyses as needed. File and remit sales and use tax. Reconcile credit card statements. Review and approve Concur expense reports. Cost Accounting Establish and maintain the financial costing system, including: Part masters, BOMs, routings, machine and labor codes, product group codes. Standards for material, labor, and machine hours. Generate and distribute monthly management reports, including variance analyses and reserves. Ensure accurate interaction and alignment between the general ledger and costing modules. Maintain supporting documentation to satisfy audit requirements. Qualifications Strong understanding of general accounting principles and account reconciliation. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; advanced Excel formulas considered an asset. Effective troubleshooting skills across a variety of systems and issues. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. High degree of accuracy and strong attention to detail. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team. Self-motivated with the ability to initiate tasks and follow through to completion. Comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with cross-functional teams. Strong organizational and prioritization abilities. Exceptional attention to detail, especially when verifying invoices, BOMs, and checks. Preferred: Experience with Ideas, Trans4M, or similar ERP/accounting systems.

Account Reconciliation, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, Bank Reconciliations, General Ledger, Month End Close, Bill of materials (BOM)

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Plymouth, MI
onsite
Permanent
90000.00 - 115000.00 USD / Yearly
The Senior Cost Accountant is responsible for supporting both general accounting functions and all aspects of the company’s costing processes. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, maintains strong internal controls, and provides meaningful cost insights to management. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and experienced in fast-paced manufacturing environments. Key Responsibilities General Accounting Perform bank reconciliations. Execute month-end closing processes. Complete general ledger processing, including interfacing and posting. Maintain and update the chart of accounts. Conduct inventory reconciliations and analyze discrepancies. Assist in the annual budget process. Perform various account analyses as needed. File and remit sales and use tax. Reconcile credit card statements. Review and approve Concur expense reports. Cost Accounting Establish and maintain the financial costing system, including: Part masters, BOMs, routings, machine and labor codes, product group codes. Standards for material, labor, and machine hours. Generate and distribute monthly management reports, including variance analyses and reserves. Ensure accurate interaction and alignment between the general ledger and costing modules. Maintain supporting documentation to satisfy audit requirements. Qualifications Strong understanding of general accounting principles and account reconciliation. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; advanced Excel formulas considered an asset. Effective troubleshooting skills across a variety of systems and issues. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. High degree of accuracy and strong attention to detail. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team. Self-motivated with the ability to initiate tasks and follow through to completion. Comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with cross-functional teams. Strong organizational and prioritization abilities. Exceptional attention to detail, especially when verifying invoices, BOMs, and checks. Preferred: Experience with Ideas, Trans4M, or similar ERP/accounting systems.
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