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Senior Cost Accountant

Saige Partners


Job Location:

Augusta, ME - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 75000 - 100000
Posted: 25 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 22 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Position Overview

Are you an experienced accounting professional looking to make an impact in a manufacturing environment We are seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to support financial operations by providing cost analysis inventory accounting financial reporting and operational insights. This position works closely with cross-functional teams to improve costing accuracy enhance manufacturing performance and support strategic business initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage and maintain cost accounting processes and systems across multiple manufacturing operations.
  • Develop update and validate standard product costs to ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Review Bills of Materials (BOMs) and collaborate with engineering production and supply chain teams to ensure cost accuracy.
  • Analyze material labor and overhead variances while evaluating their impact on financial performance.
  • Prepare manufacturing performance productivity and cost analysis reports for leadership.
  • Monitor excess and obsolete inventory while ensuring appropriate accounting treatment.
  • Complete month-end close responsibilities including journal entries and supporting documentation.
  • Reconcile inventory balances and general ledger accounts on a regular basis.
  • Coordinate physical inventory counts investigate discrepancies and prepare reconciliation reports.
  • Generate gross margin product profitability and product mix analyses.
  • Maintain transfer pricing documentation and assist with related financial studies.
  • Produce recurring inventory costing and financial reports for management.
  • Review operating expenses and departmental budgets to identify trends and opportunities.
  • Support new product introductions product transfers and other manufacturing initiatives.
  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to less experienced accounting staff.
Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related discipline.
  • At least three years of experience in cost accounting or manufacturing finance.
  • Experience working with ERP or computerized accounting systems.
  • Solid understanding of cost accounting principles inventory accounting and financial reporting.
  • Strong analytical problem-solving and organizational skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.
  • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Ability to travel occasionally as needed.

Saige Partners one of the fastest growing technology and talent companies in the Midwest believes in people with a passion to help them succeed. We are in the business of helping professionalsBuildCareers Not Jobs. Saige Partners believes employees are the most valuable asset to building a thriving and successful company culture which is why we offer a benefit package and convenient weekly payment solutions that helps our employees stay healthy and maintain a positive work/life balance.Contact us to learn more about the opportunity below or check out other opportunities at Experience:

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