Senior Cost Accountant - Contract at KBW Financial

We are looking for a Senior Cost Accountant to join our team at our Concord, MA headquarters, where you'll be immersed in a dynamic and innovative environment that thrives on collaboration. We are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to join our team temporarily to support our ERP system implementation. In this role, you’ll bring a strong background in cost accounting, with expertise in standard costing, general accounting, and inventory management. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to support finance and accounting operations, ensure the accuracy of financial data, and contribute to essential projects.
Our in-office schedule strikes a balance between fostering teamwork and ensuring flexibility and well-being, with three days in the office and remote work on Thursdays and Fridays.

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct cost accounting activities, including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory reconciliations.
• Support the month-end close process by preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Maintain and analyze cost records, ensuring accurate inventory valuations.
• Assist with financial analysis related to product costing, inventory management, and cost control initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with operations, supply chain, and finance teams to ensure accurate and up-to-date cost data.
• Contribute to the ERP system implementation process by supporting data migration and conducting testing as needed.
• Develop and maintain Excel models for financial analysis and reporting.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
• Provide support during audits and contribute to special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in cost accounting, ideally within a manufacturing or consumer products environment.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including functions like SUMIFS, VLOOKUP, PivotTables, and complex formulas.
• Experience with ERP systems preferred; familiarity with ERP implementation is a plus.

For immediate consideration, please submit a copy of your resume to Chris Grassi at cgrassi@kbwfinancial.com 


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