Senior Cost Accountant Job Listing at Kelly Services in Aiken, SC (Job ID US3557676_BH9804357)

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Now Hiring!!!
Senior Cost Accountant
Aiken, South Carolina
Onsite 5 days a week
Great culture, benefits, and growth opportunity
Salary $90-$110k plus bonus

Are you an experienced cost accounting professional with a sharp analytical mind and a drive for operational excellence?
We're seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to join a high-performing team supporting manufacturing sites.
This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys turning data into actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and improve cost systems across various plant locations
• Roll standard and current costs, ensuring accuracy across products
• Review Bills of Material (BOM) and collaborate with departments to ensure integrity
• Analyze material, labor, and overhead absorption for financial impact
• Prepare productivity and efficiency reports for management
• Identify and evaluate excess and obsolete inventory, recommending appropriate actions
• Perform journal entries and other month-end closing procedures
• Reconcile inventory-related general ledger accounts
• Oversee and coordinate physical inventory counts and reconciliation
• Generate gross profit and product mix analysis reports
• Maintain transfer pricing documentation and support compliance
• Review departmental budgets and monitor spending
• Support cost-related aspects of product line transitions and special projects
• Lead and mentor junior cost accounting staff
• Complete additional reports and ad hoc tasks as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3–5 years of cost accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing
• Strong working knowledge of Excel
• Experience with Hyperion, Smartview, BAAN, Crystal, or Oracle preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Proven ability to work effectively both independently and in teams

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Join a culture that encourages innovation, collaboration, and growth
• Work in an environment that values your insights and supports professional development
• Access a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible time off, medical coverage, retirement planning, tuition reimbursement, and more
• Contribute to a team that's making a measurable impact on operational efficiency and financial strategy

If you're ready to bring your cost accounting expertise to a role where your insights will drive real business decisions, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your finance career.
Send resume to chrc511@kellyservices.com
 

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