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Senior Cost Accountant

CFS

Pittsburgh, PA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$85,000–$100,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Analysis Skills, Business Support, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Cost Accounting, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, Decision Support, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Fixed Asset Management, Inventory Costing, Inventory Costs, Inventory Management, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Analysis, Manufacturing Cost, Manufacturing Operations, Microsoft Excel, Operational Audit, Operational Improvement, Operational Support, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Standard Costing, Team Player, Trend Analysis, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Pittsburgh, PA
POSTED
8 days ago








Senior Cost Accountant
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
Full-Time | Onsite
$85,000–$100,000


About the Opportunity


A well-established manufacturing company is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to support plant operations through cost accounting, financial reporting, and operational analysis. This position partners closely with manufacturing leadership to provide meaningful financial insights, improve cost controls, and support key accounting functions in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.


Senior Cost Accountant Responsibilities



  • Lead month-end close activities and prepare plant-level financial reporting and variance analysis.

  • The Senior Cost Accountant will analyze manufacturing costs, inventory, and material usage to identify trends and support operational improvements.

  • Partner with plant leadership to provide financial analysis and support business decision-making.

  • Maintain standard costing, inventory accounting, and fixed asset records.

  • The Senior Cost Accountant will assist with inventory counts, reconciliations, and ERP system reporting.

  • Support continuous process improvements and other accounting projects as needed.


Preferred Qualifications for the Senior Cost Accountant Role



  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

  • CPA designation preferred.

  • 3+ years of accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.

  • Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory, and manufacturing operations.

  • Experience with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

  • Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.


Why Apply?



  • Join a stable, growing manufacturer with a long-standing reputation for quality.

  • High visibility with plant and finance leadership.

  • Opportunity to make a direct impact on operational performance.

  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and paid time off.








About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/

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