Description:
For nearly 60 years, ECOS has been a pioneer in sustainable innovation, proving that a company can be both purpose-driven and performance-oriented. As a Climate Positive manufacturer and leader in green chemistry, we are committed to creating products and experiences that make homes healthier and the planet safer. Our mission is simple but bold: to inspire people to live in harmony with the Earth, one conscious choice at a time.
We’re hiring a Senior Cost Accountant to oversee accounting functions, analyze manufacturing costs, and support financial decision-making.—and turn manufacturing data into clear insights that shape business decisions. You’ll partner day-to-day with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance leadership to ensure accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and margin analysis in a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Cost Accounting & Inventory Management
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Maintain and improve standard costing systems, including annual cost roll processes
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Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances and provide actionable insights
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Monitor inventory valuation, reserves, and obsolescence
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Reconcile inventory subledger to general ledger and investigate discrepancies
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Ensure accurate cost allocation across products, departments, and production lines
Financial Analysis & Reporting
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Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual cost accounting reports
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Perform gross margin analysis by product, customer, and channel
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Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including standard cost updates
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Provide detailed cost analysis to support pricing and profitability initiatives
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Support month-end close and initiatives to improve close timelines
Manufacturing & Operations Support
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Partner with plant leadership to track production performance and efficiency metrics
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Analyze production yields, scrap, and labor utilization
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Support continuous improvement initiatives and cost reduction efforts
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Assist with capital expenditure analysis and ROI modeling
Controls & Compliance
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Maintain internal controls over inventory and cost accounting processes
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Support internal and external audits
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Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies
Systems & Process Improvement
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Drive improvements in ERP systems and cost accounting processes
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Develop and enhance reporting tools, dashboards, and KPIs
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Support system implementations or upgrades related to costing and inventory
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
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4–8+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, CPG experience a plus
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Strong knowledge of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory accounting
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar)
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Knowledge of US GAAP
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Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with data tools (Power BI, Tableau) preferred
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CPA designation desirable but not required
Key Competencies
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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Ability to translate complex cost data into business insights
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Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration
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High attention to detail and accuracy
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Proactive mindset with continuous improvement focus
Why join the ECOS Team:
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Comprehensive group insurance including medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, and supplemental insurance plans including accident and critical illness
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401k with company match
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Paid vacation and sick days
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Ten paid holidays per year including your birthday
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Paid parental bonding leave
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Sustainability incentives for purchasing eco-friendly car
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Wellness programs and incentives
Salary range: $90,000 to $110,000 annually
Equal Opportunity Employer/minority/female/disability/veteran
