Senior Cost Accountant (48113)
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| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$80000 - $90000 per year |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Decorah, Iowa |
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Job Description
Job DescriptionCompany Description
Our client is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to support product costing, financial analysis, and operational decision-making across their multi-site manufacturing operations. This role is highly collaborative, partnering with Manufacturing, Procurement, Operations, Engineering, and Finance to maintain cost accuracy, strengthen financial performance, and enhance costing processes. The ideal candidate brings hands-on manufacturing cost accounting experience, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to translate financial data into meaningful operational insights. Apply today!
Work model:
- On-site
What you will do:
- Maintain and update standard costs, and ensure accuracy of BOM, labor, and overhead rates
- Analyze manufacturing variances (materials, labor, overhead) and provide insights that support operational decisions
- Perform WIP, inventory valuation, COGS reconciliations, and support month-end close activities
- Prepare cost roll-ups, margin analysis, and financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and new product cost impacts
- Lead or support physical inventories, cycle counts, and the investigation of cost or inventory discrepancies
- Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Engineering to improve costing accuracy, processes, and ERP workflows, and provide clear reporting to leadership
What you will need to be successful:
- 3+ years of manufacturing cost accounting experience
- Strong understanding of costing, BOM, and Inventory accounting
- Advanced Excel and experience with ERP systems
- Exposure to cost optimization initiatives and lean manufacturing
- Ability to communicate financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders
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From entry-level positions to professional and executive-level openings, we work with companies of all sizes, including local employers and nationally recognized brands, to place qualified talent where they’re needed most. Whether you're looking to gain experience or take the next step in your career, we’re here to help you grow your career with confidence. At the heart of our work is a commitment to building lasting relationships based on trust and shared success with every job seeker we serve.
Our experienced team of recruiters is dedicated to delivering personalized support at every stage of the job search—from resume feedback and interview coaching to honest, timely communication. To learn more, visit our website: thepalmergroup.com.
Company Description
Searching for a job can be difficult, and finding the right fit is even harder. Each year, we help thousands of job seekers navigate a changing employment landscape by connecting them with opportunities that align with their skills, goals, and values. Since 1998, we’ve supported individuals across a range of industries by offering career opportunities in full-time, part-time, temp-to-hire, and contract roles. \r\n\r\nFrom entry-level positions to professional and executive-level openings, we work with companies of all sizes, including local employers and nationally recognized brands, to place qualified talent where they’re needed most. Whether you're looking to gain experience or take the next step in your career, we’re here to help you grow your career with confidence. At the heart of our work is a commitment to building lasting relationships based on trust and shared success with every job seeker we serve. \r\n\r\nOur experienced team of recruiters is dedicated to delivering personalized support at every stage of the job search—from resume feedback and interview coaching to honest, timely communication. To learn more, visit our website: thepalmergroup.com.
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