Senior Manufacturing Cost Accountant

Chemelex • Redwood City, CA

21h • $107,100 - $180,000

About The Position

This role serves as a key finance partner to the Redwood City manufacturing plant, supporting operational decision-making through financial analysis, cost insights, and reporting. The position works closely with plant leadership to support month-end close, inventory management, budgeting, and forecasting while helping drive financial discipline and continuous improvement across plant operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in a finance, accounting, or analyst role, preferably within a manufacturing or operations environment.
• Strong cost accounting skills, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite, with experience working with large data sets.
• Demonstrates an explorer mindset and effective problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• A proactive attitude and eagerness to develop skills in financial analysis and reporting.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing financial reports and analyses to support plant initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Support the month-end close process by preparing journal entries and variance analysis of plant spend versus budget and forecast.
• Maintain accurate inventory records through reconciliation and cycle count support.
• Participate in the annual budgeting and forecasting process by gathering data and preparing reports.
• Provide support for audits by organizing documentation and ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Collaborate with team members to identify opportunities for efficiency and learn best practices in a manufacturing finance environment.
• Will have opportunity to support projects.

What This Job Offers

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