Cost Accountant
Creative Financial Staffing
Seattle, WA · Posted November 5, 2026
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About the job
Cost Accountant
Location: Seattle- Hybrid
Salary: Up to $162,000 DOE
Why This Opportunity Stands Out: • High-visibility role partnering closely with accounting, finance, and operations teams • Opportunity to take ownership of inventory accounting and costing processes • Involvement in key month-end close and financial reporting activities • Exposure to complex inventory environments and NetSuite processes • Ability to drive process improvements and enhance inventory accuracy • Immediate impact within a growing organization
Key Responsibilities for the Interim Cost Accountant:
Oversee daily inventory and COGS accounting activities • Manage item maintenance and inventory costing in NetSuite • Perform cycle counts, inventory adjustments, and reconciliations • Support month-end close activities related to inventory accounting • Analyze inventory reserves and cost variances • Partner with operations to improve inventory accuracy and costing processes
Qualifications for the Interim Cost Accountant:
6+ years of cost accounting and inventory accounting experience in biotech or manufacturing • NetSuite experience strongly preferred • Strong Excel and analytical skills • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
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