Senior Cost Accountant
About The Position
Join Card-Monroe Corp., a global leader in tufting technology, and play a critical role in supporting the financial accuracy and operational insight that drives our manufacturing success. As a Senior Cost Accountant, you'll sit at the intersection of finance and operations - partnering closely with plant and project teams to ensure costs, margins, and inventory are understood, controlled, and optimized. This is a hands-on, in-office role where your analysis directly supports decision-making. If you enjoy digging into data, improving processes, and seeing how your work impacts the business in real time, this role offers meaningful visibility and influence. Why Card-Monroe? Over 40 years as the world leader in tufting technology A stable, growing manufacturing business with global reach Collaborative culture that values accuracy, integrity, and partnership Exposure to both finance leadership and operational teams Opportunity to contribute beyond the numbers and drive improvement Learn more at www.cardmonroe.com
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CMA preferred)
- 2–6 years of accounting experience, with at least 2+ years in cost/manufacturing or project accounting
- Strong understanding of GAAP and cost accounting principles
- Experience with ERP systems (Epicor, SAP, NetSuite, or similar)
- Advanced Excel skills (Power Query, pivots, lookups, modeling)
- Detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills and ability to partner cross-functionally
Nice To Haves
- CPA or CMA preferred
Responsibilities
- Maintain and update standard costs, BOMs, and labor/overhead rates
- Manage and reconcile Work-in-Progress (WIP) balances
- Analyze margins, variances, and cost drivers
- Support inventory valuation, cycle counts, and physical inventories
- Partner with operations and project managers to resolve discrepancies
- Prepare journal entries, accruals, and deferrals in accordance with GAAP
- Perform monthly reconciliations (inventory, WIP, leases, prepaids, accruals)
- Support month-end and year-end close processes
- Assist with audit schedules and documentation
- Support annual budgeting and rolling forecasts
- Provide cost and WIP inputs for planning assumptions
- Deliver variance analysis with clear commentary for leadership
- Develop financial and operational reporting for management
- Support ERP and data improvement initiatives
- Participate in special projects and cross-functional improvements
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- A supportive culture that values both precision and people
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
