Senior Cost Accountant (Manufacturing)

Luminator Technology Group•Plano, TX

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

We're seeking a highly analytical and business-minded Senior Cost Accountant to play a critical role in supporting our North American manufacturing operations. In this high-impact position, you'll go beyond the numbers, partnering with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Finance leaders to deliver insights that improve efficiency, strengthen margins, and support strategic decision-making. If you're passionate about cost accounting, manufacturing analytics, and turning financial data into actionable business outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required.
5+ years of progressive accounting experience
3+ years in cost accounting.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications required, including but not limited to Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint. Advanced skills in Excel and Word are required.
Strong knowledge of standard costing
Strong knowledge of inventory accounting
Strong knowledge of manufacturing accounting
Strong knowledge of variance analysis
Strong knowledge of financial reporting
Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, JD Edwards, or similar.
Demonstrated abilities to prioritize and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines with efficiency and accuracy.
Understanding of US GAAP, financial statements, and accounting theory required, including SOX compliance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
CPA, CMA or equivalent professional designation preferred
Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations, preferred
Knowledge of both U.S. and Canadian accounting requirements, preferred
Experience with Power BI, Power Query, or business intelligence tools, preferred.
Exposure to SOX compliance and internal audit requirements, preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain and administer standard costing processes for products manufactured and distributed across North America.
Analyze material, labor, overhead, and manufacturing variances and provide actionable recommendations.
Review and update standard costs during annual cost roll processes and periodic revaluations.
Ensure accurate inventory valuation and compliance with corporate accounting policies and US GAAP/IFRS requirements.
Monitor inventory reserves, obsolescence provisions, and slow-moving inventory analysis.
Support physical inventory counts and cycle count programs across facilities.
Reconcile inventory sub-ledgers to the general ledger and investigate discrepancies.
Prepare monthly cost accounting journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Analyze gross margin performance by product line, customer, region, and manufacturing site.
Develop management reports highlighting key operational and financial performance metrics.
Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities affecting profitability and manufacturing costs.
Partner with plant management and operations teams to analyze production efficiency and cost drivers.
Evaluate labor utilization, manufacturing overhead absorption, scrap, yield, and production variances.
Support capital expenditure analyses and cost-benefit evaluations for operational initiatives.
Participate in continuous improvement and productivity programs.
Assist in annual budget preparation and periodic forecasting processes.
Provide detailed manufacturing cost forecasts and variance explanations.
Support scenario modeling related to labor, materials, production volume, and inflation impacts.
Ensure compliance with SOX, internal control requirements, and company policies where applicable.
Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and analysis.
Recommend process improvements to strengthen controls and increase efficiency.
Ensure adherence to accounting standards and regulatory requirements across North America.
Leverage ERP systems to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.
Support ERP implementations, upgrades, and cost accounting process enhancements.
Develop automated reporting tools and dashboards utilizing Power BI, Excel, or similar technologies.
Drive continuous process improvement initiatives within finance and operations