Senior Cost Accountant
Creative Financial Staffing
Minneapolis, MN · Posted November 5, 2026
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About the job
Senior Cost Accountant
Salary: $110,000 – $125,000 Hybrid work arrangement | Minneapolis metro area
Why Consider This Senior Cost Accountant Opportunity?
Competitive compensation: $110,000-$125,000
Hybrid work environment
High visibility role partnering directly with operations and finance leadership
Opportunity to influence manufacturing performance, cost controls, and strategic decision-making
Strong benefits package including 401(k) match, health coverage, paid time off, parental leave, and wellness programs
Senior Cost Accountant Summary:
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to support financial operations within a manufacturing environment. This role will play a critical part in monthly close activities, inventory accounting, cost analysis, operational reporting, and strategic business partnering with plant and operations leadership.
Key Responsibilities for Senior Cost Accountant:
Support month-end close activities, including inventory, cost of goods sold, manufacturing variances, capital expenditures, journal entries, reconciliations, and audit support.
Analyze labor, material, and overhead variances and maintain accurate standard costing data within the ERP system.
Partner with operations leadership on budgeting, forecasting, annual planning, capital spending, and cost-reduction initiatives.
Develop financial models, operational metrics, and reporting to support business decisions and improve performance.
Manage inventory analysis, cycle count reviews, reconciliations, and inventory valuation activities.
Assist with ERP system enhancements and process improvement initiatives.
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