Senior Cost Accountant

Safran DSI•Bedford, NH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Cost Accountant will be an integral member of the accounting team and responsible for a variety of accounting functions. The qualified candidate will work under minimal supervision as part of a small team and be an individual contributor. This role partners closely with operations, supply chain, and finance leadership to improve cost transparency and support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, is detail-oriented, has deep knowledge of standard costing and inventory accounting, and has the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing and managing multiple tasks simultaneously.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in accounting/finance or related field
Minimum five years’ experience in cost accounting in a manufacturing setting
Strong knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
ERP experience
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment
Excellent analytical, organizational, verbal, and written skills
U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident

Nice To Haves

Knowledge in Federal Acquisition Regulation and Cost Accounting Standards
Prior experience working in an ITAR-compliant environment or for a DoD federal contractor
Business Intelligence experience
SAP experience

Responsibilities

Perform detailed cost analysis, including standard cost updates, variance analysis, and monthly cost roll‑ups
Monitor manufacturing performance and partner with Operations to identify cost drivers and improvement opportunities
Lead Bill of Material (BOM) cost roll‑up activities, ensuring accuracy and timely support for product updates initiated by the Configuration Management team
Create and distribute monthly reports related to inventory, production order variances, etc.
Oversee the fixed asset accounting process, including capitalization, disposals, and depreciation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies
Ensure compliance with internal controls, GAAP standards, and audit requirements related to cost accounting
Conduct gross margin analysis to evaluate product profitability and identify cost drivers impacting financial performance
Complete purchase price variance analysis and corresponding journal entries
Provide meaningful and accurate forecasts to assist leadership with decision-making
Key contributor to internal and external audits
Assist with SAP cost module enhancements, testing, and maintenance as needed
Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes for production costs, inventory, and standard cost updates
Assist in transfer pricing processes and calculations
Back-up for other accounting functions as needed
Ad hoc reporting as needed
Special projects as requested