We are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to join our team in Lenoir, North Carolina. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring precise accounting of inventory and cost of goods, while providing key insights to support financial decision-making. This position offers an opportunity to collaborate closely with operations and corporate leaders to drive profitability and efficiency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the accurate accounting of monthly inventory and cost of goods, ensuring compliance with company standards.<br>• Provide financial support for operations, including inventory costing, standard cost valuations, and maintenance of bills of materials and routings.<br>• Contribute to timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closings.<br>• Prepare detailed account reconciliations, journal entries, and respond to audit requests.<br>• Collaborate with operations leaders to analyze margins, review expenses, and recommend strategies for financial growth.<br>• Partner with corporate teams to evaluate monthly operating results and explain variances to enable informed decision-making.<br>• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and monthly forecasts, comparing actual results against historical performance and projections.<br>• Support data reconciliation efforts related to system upgrades, ensuring consistency across various environments.<br>• Track financial performance against KPIs, identifying opportunities for improvement.<br>• Conduct ad-hoc financial and variance analyses to address specific business needs.
