Senior Cost Accountant

Title: Senior Cost Accountant

Salary: $115K–$135K

Location: Athol, MA

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

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• Join a reputable manufacturing company specializing in complex aerospace, defense, submarine, and precision-engineered products

  
  
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• Play an integral role in project accounting, with roughly 50% of responsibilities dedicated to percentage-of-completion revenue recognition

  
  
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• Collaborate closely with senior finance leadership and manufacturing operations on key financial initiatives

  
  
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• Develop a deeper understanding of contract manufacturing, production costs, and project profitability

  
  
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• Help drive improvements in financial processes, cost analysis, and operational reporting

  
  
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• Position yourself for continued professional growth within an evolving accounting and finance department

  
  
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Senior Cost Accountant Key Responsibilities:

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• Oversee cost accounting and financial tracking for specialized manufacturing contracts and projects

  
  
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• Calculate and record percentage-of-completion revenue under ASC 606 guidelines

  
  
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• Evaluate WIP balances, direct labor, material costs, and production-related variances

  
  
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• Work alongside production teams to assess project spending, margins, and overall financial performance

  
  
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• Analyze financial statements and ensure accurate recognition of manufacturing costs and revenue

  
  
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• Contribute to monthly closing activities, general ledger reconciliations, and financial reporting

  
  
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• Recommend enhancements to accounting procedures, cost controls, and reporting efficiencies

  
  
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Qualifications of the Senior Cost Accountant:

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• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years focused on manufacturing or cost accounting

  
  
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• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required

  
  
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• Demonstrated knowledge of job costing, contract accounting, or project-based manufacturing environments

  
  
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• Familiarity with ASC 606 and hands-on percentage-of-completion revenue recognition highly desirable

  
  
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• Strong foundation in GAAP, financial statement analysis, and manufacturing accounting practices

  
  
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• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, industrial manufacturing, or custom production operations preferred

  
  
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• Excellent problem-solving abilities, strong Excel proficiency, and confidence working across accounting and operational teams

  
  
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