Senior Cost Accountant at Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Job Summary:



A manufacturing company is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to join their Finance team. This position is instrumental in maintaining accurate inventory valuations, standard costs, and improving financial performance through cost analysis and control.




Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and monitor standard and actual costs for variances and investigate significant differences.


• Prepare journal entries.


• Perform month-end close duties.


• Partner with operations and supply chain teams to provide cost insights and support budgeting and forecasting.


• Prepare and analyze gross margin reports, manufacturing variances, and inventory reconciliations.


• Lead annual standard cost roll and support physical inventory counts and audits.


• Recommend and implement process improvements to streamline cost accounting operations.


• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls related to inventory and costing.


• Support financial audits and provide required documentation for auditors.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CMA preferred).


• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a focus on cost accounting in a manufacturing environment.


• Strong understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory management.


• Proficiency with ERP systems.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.



California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.


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Company Profile:


Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.


Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.


Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .


Benefits Information:


Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.


We look forward to working with you.


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