Senior Accountant - Cost Accounting

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The Senior Accountant – Cost Accounting is responsible for analyzing, monitoring, and reporting on cost-related financial data to support operational and strategic decision-making. This role plays a key part in inventory valuation, cost control, and financial reporting, while partnering cross-functionally to improve efficiencies and maintain accurate cost structures.

Ideal experience for this roles includes a strong a strong understanding of cost accounting principles and inventory management, proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Viewpoint and Acumatica), and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis). Additionally, strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance partners is a preferred. Experience with average and standard costing and variance analysis and experience in a fast-paced or high-growth environment preferred.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA or CMA certification, or progress toward certification, preferred.

Experience: 5+ years of cost accounting or relevant experience. Experience in a manufacturing or product-based environment preferred.

Travel: 10-15%

Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday- Friday. However, work may be performed at any time on any day of the week to meet business needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyzes and maintains standard costs, including materials, labor, and overhead.
• Monitors and reports on cost variances, providing clear insights and recommendations to management.
• Oversees inventory accounting, including valuation, reserves, and cycle count/physical inventory processes.
• Prepares and reviews journal entries related to cost accounting and inventory transactions.
• Leads month-end close activities for cost accounting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Reconciles inventory and cost-related general ledger accounts.
• Partners with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to understand cost drivers and support business decisions.
• Develops and maintains cost models to support pricing, forecasting, and budgeting processes.
• Assists in the preparation of budgets and forecasts related to cost of goods sold (COGS) and inventory.
• Ensures compliance with accounting standards (e.g., GAAP) and internal controls.
• Supports internal and external audits by providing documentation and analysis.
• Assists in ERP system enhancements and implementations related to cost accounting.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

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If you’re energized by new challenges, FTI provides you with many opportunities. Joining FTI opens doors to redefine what’s possible for your future.

Once you’re a team member, you’re supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You’re officially in the driver’s seat of your career, and FTI’s career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success.

FTI is a “merit to the core” organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package.

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