Sr. Cost Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Cost Accountant to join a team in Richmond, Virginia in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position will support core accounting operations with a strong emphasis on cost analysis, accurate financial reporting, and dependable month-end processes. The ideal candidate brings a solid understanding of general ledger activity, reconciliations, and journal entry preparation while partnering closely with finance leadership to maintain financial accuracy and operational insight.

Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly close activities related to cost accounting and help ensure financial results are recorded accurately and on schedule.

• Prepare and post journal entries, maintaining proper supporting documentation and alignment with accounting standards.

• Review general ledger activity to identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and improve the reliability of financial records.

• Perform account reconciliations on a recurring basis and investigate variances to support complete and accurate reporting.

• Complete bank reconciliations and follow through on outstanding items in a timely manner.

• Analyze product, manufacturing, or operational costs to provide meaningful insight into performance and spending trends.

• Partner with internal stakeholders and finance leadership to support reporting needs, budgeting inputs, and cost visibility.

• Contribute to accounting process improvements and assist with internal changes or system-related updates when needed.

• Proven experience in a senior-level accounting or cost accounting role.
• Strong working knowledge of month-end close procedures and general ledger management.
• Hands-on ability to prepare journal entries and maintain accurate supporting records.
• Experience completing account reconciliations and resolving variances efficiently.
• Familiarity with bank reconciliation processes and cash-related balance review.
• Solid analytical skills with attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.