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Creative Financial Staffing

Senior Cost Accountant

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An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).

$75,975 / year median in Colorado

-6% projected decline

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Job Description

Senior Cost Accountant (Manufacturing & Financial Reporting)
Salary:
$100-130
K Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
Strong blend of cost accounting and general accounting responsibilities within a manufacturing environment Exposure to both plant-level operations and broader corporate accounting functions Involvement in standard costing, inventory valuation, and variance analysis tied directly to operational performance Opportunity to support month-end close, financial reporting, and multi-entity accounting activities Participation in ERP system improvements, process enhancements, and automation initiatives Exposure to cross-functional projects and collaboration with both finance and operations teams Stable organization with long-term growth potential and ongoing investment in systems and processes
Key Responsibilities:
Manage standard costing processes, including labor, overhead, material cost pools, and annual inventory revaluation Perform variance analysis across material, labor, and overhead accounts, partnering with operations on cost drivers and improvements Oversee inventory accounting activities, including cycle counts, physical inventory support, reserves, scrap tracking, and BOM/routing validation Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting deliverables Assist with financial reporting, consolidations, and intercompany accounting across multiple entities Support fixed asset accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities Participate in ERP system improvements, process enhancements, and internal control support Assist with audit support and ad hoc financial analysis as needed
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required 5+ years of accounting experience with strong emphasis in manufacturing, cost accounting, and/or financial reporting Strong experience with standard costing, inventory valuation, and variance analysis required Experience with ERP systems (SAP, S/4HANA, Sage, or similar) strongly preferred IFRS exposure is a plus Solid understanding of month-end close and general ledger accounting processes Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively #LI-LJ1 #
INSEP2026
EB-1599711673