Cents

Senior Cost Accountant

Cents

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $100,000 - $110,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Collaborate with Operations on inventory management to ensure all inventory is reconciled and accurately reflected on the balance sheet for upcoming audits.
  • Oversee inventory valuation, reconciliation processes, and actively support Operations in resolving discrepancies.
  • Prepare and organize cost and inventory documentation for external auditors, supporting the financial audit process.
  • Partner with Operation, Production, and Supply Chain teams to drive improvements in inventory controls and cost efficiency.
  • Analyze production costs, including materials, labor, and overhead, and compare them to standard or budgeted costs. Investigate and explain variances to management, identifying root causes and recommending solutions.
  • Assist in the month-end close process related to cost of goods sold (COGS) and inventory. This includes preparing and posting journal entries and conducting account reconciliations.
  • Play a critical role in developing the annual budget and cost forecasts. Provide cost projections and help with financial models for new products or special projects.
  • Generate detailed financial reports, including cost analysis, profitability reports, and key performance indicators (KPIs), to inform management decision-making.
  • Identify and implement improvements to existing cost accounting procedures and systems to increase accuracy and efficiency. Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.
  • Provide financial insights and recommendations to management.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field preferred.
  • Minimum of **7 years** of experience in accounting and bookkeeping.
  • Proficiency in accounting software, specifically Xero, NetSuite, Ramp, Airbase, Avalara, Salesforce, and others.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
  • Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
  • Must be able to work in Eastern time zone.
  • Able to travel to Toronto, Canada for inventory counts 3 to 4 times a year (U.S. passport is required).
Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Equity
  • Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
  • Offices in New York City and San Francisco
  • Health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, mental health support, parental leave, life and AD&D insurance, and disability
  • 401(k)
  • Work-from-home and commuter benefits
  • Laundry allowance to support our customers’ businesses
  • Comprehensive training, learning, and development programming
  • Access to hundreds of discounts and rewards from renowned vendors, including deals on health & wellness, travel, dining, auto insurance, and so much more!

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
inventory managementcost accountingfinancial reportingaccount reconciliationsbudgetingcost analysisvariance analysisjournal entriesfinancial modelingGAAP
Soft skills
attention to detailorganizational skillsproblem-solving skillsindependent worktime management
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
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