Senior Cost Accountant

Weaver Popcorn Bulk, LLC • Carmel, IN

3h • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Cost Accountant is responsible for managing cost accounting activities for a manufacturing operation, including inventory valuation, standard costing, and variance analysis. This role partners with operations leadership to improve financial performance, support strategic decision-making, and ensure accurate reporting of manufacturing costs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably within manufacturing or industrial environments
• Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, and variance analysis
• Knowledge of GAAP and manufacturing financial processes
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to communicate financial information effectively to non-financial stakeholders
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Nice To Haves

• Experience with NetSuite a plus

Responsibilities

• Maintain and analyze standard costs for raw materials, labor, and overhead
• Monitor manufacturing variances and provide detailed analysis of production performance
• Prepare and review inventory reconciliations, cycle count adjustments, and physical inventory results
• Analyze cost of goods sold (COGS), inventory reserves, scrap, and manufacturing efficiencies
• Partner with operations and plant leadership to identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements
• Support month-end and year-end close activities including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Manage the fixed asset ledger, including capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and reconciliation to the general ledger
• Oversee Construction in Progress (CIP) tracking — ensure costs are properly accumulated, projects are placed in service on time, and capitalization policies are applied consistently
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and annual standard cost roll processes
• Develop and maintain cost accounting reports, KPIs, and financial dashboards
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and GAAP standards
• Support external audits and provide requested financial documentation and analysis
• Assist with ERP system enhancements, costing updates, and process optimization initiatives
• Collaborate cross-functionally with purchasing, supply chain, and production

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 3 weeks paid time off in your first year
• Education reimbursement of up to $15,000 per year
• 401(k) plan matches 100% of your 401(k) deferrals up to 10%

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior