<p><strong>Senior Cost Accountant </strong></p><p> </p><p>A client of ours is looking for a Senior Cost Accountant for a contract role to support cost accounting activities across manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for costing, cost analysis, inventory oversight, PPV evaluation, and pricing correction while partnering with cross-functional teams to enhance reporting accuracy and drive financial performance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities of Senior Cost Accountant </strong></p><ul><li>Support month-end close, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and cost-related reporting</li><li>Perform detailed cost analysis, including review of production variances and gross profit trends </li><li>Manage and maintain standard costing, including cost rolls and product cost analysis</li><li>Analyze purchase price variances (PPV), identify root causes, and provide actionable insights</li><li>Oversee inventory accounting, including physical inventories, cycle counts, and inventory valuation analysis</li><li>Lead pricing correction initiatives to ensure alignment between cost structures and pricing strategies</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions</li><li>Partner with operations and cross-functional teams to improve costing accuracy and operational efficiency</li><li>Prepare reporting and analysis for management, audits, and year-end requirements</li><li>Identify process improvement opportunities and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting</li></ul>