Sr. Cost Accountant in Portland, Oregon - #72915 | VanderHouwen

Description

Job Id: 72915

Senior Cost Accountant
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to join a collaborative and high-performing finance team supporting a complex, operationally driven business. This highly visible role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys partnering with cross-functional leaders, analyzing business performance, and using financial insights to drive operational improvements. The ideal candidate is analytical, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where business partnership and continuous improvement are valued.

This role is on-site in the Greater Portland, Oregon Metro.

Senior Cost Accountant Responsibilities

• Analyze operating costs, profitability, and financial performance to support strategic business decisions.
• Manage cost accounting activities related to inventory, maintenance, and operational expenses while ensuring accurate financial reporting.
• Partner with operations, supply chain, and other cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve business performance.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, journal entries, account reconciliations, month-end close activities, and management reporting.
• Monitor inventory activity, cost trends, and operational performance metrics to ensure financial accuracy.
• Develop and enhance costing methodologies, financial controls, and reporting processes that support organizational objectives.
• Assist with financial analysis related to capital assets, operational initiatives, and long-range planning.
• Support continuous process improvement initiatives across accounting and finance.

Senior Cost Accountant Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years of cost accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting principles, inventory accounting, and financial analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working within an ERP system.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with operational leaders to support financial planning and business performance.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial services, transportation, construction, or other asset-intensive industries is preferred.
• CPA and/or CMA designation is a plus.

Salary: $90K–$115K/year + Bonus. (DOE)

Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

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