Senior Cost Accountant - Manufacturing Job at NW Recruiting Partners in Seattle

Senior Cost Accountant - Manufacturing

Seattle, WA (on-site)

A local, family-owned aerospace precision machining and manufacturing leader is looking to add a Senior Cost Accountant/Accounting Manager. This pivotal role encompasses leadership, cost and full-cycle accounting for their $25M revenue operations.

This role is comprehensive, emphasizing cost accounting, reporting, and forecasting. It also holds potential for transitioning into a Controller position. The perfect candidate should possess experience in cost accounting, be familiar with full-cycle accounting, and have a genuine enthusiasm for both aspects of the role.

Some perks of working with this family-owned firm is work life balance (no more than 40 hours a week + flexible start times) and 100% medical coverage for employees and dependents.

They value a detail-oriented professional who can work meticulously, fill in as necessary, and maintain efficient manufacturing processes.

Cost Accountant Responsibilities:

• Understand the company's data structure and documented workflows for core marketing, sales, operations, and financial management activities.
• Guarantee accurate product cost management, covering bill of materials, SKU and raw material costs, labor in inventory, finished goods inventory, and monthly CoGs accuracy.
• Develop finance data processes to ensure timely, GAAP-compliant financial statement preparation.
• Collaborate with leadership to decide pricing, services, and wage structures.
• Review company ledgers and create audit schedules to rectify inaccuracies.
• Oversee financial and customer data management while adhering to relevant laws and regulations.
• Maintain database records and hierarchies, working with NetSuite and other ERP connectors like Square, Braintree, and Avalara.

Cost Accountant Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 2 years of project management experience, a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional leadership and staff.
• Ability to work, be a self-starter and understand priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (strong understanding of Excel).
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Benefits & Appreciation:

• Medical/Dental/Vision – 100% paid by the employer for employee + dependents.
• Generous 401k plan and match.
• Discretionary bonuses.

Compensation: $100k - $105k