Senior Cost Accountant
Role Overview
We are a dynamic and fast-paced organization committed to excellence and continuous improvement.
The Senior Cost Accounting Analyst is responsible for month end cost accounting activities, standard cost inventory valuation, and financial reporting in compliance with U.S.
GAAP and company policies.
This role also supports new product costing, landed cost analysis, work center and router maintenance, along with other ad hoc cost analyses.
The position collaborates closely with operations, finance, plant controllers, and supply chain teams to support strategic decision-making and maintain cost integrity.
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About Victaulic:
Since our first patent in 1919, Victaulic has been the originator and world's leading producer of mechanical pipe joining solutions. Used in the most demanding markets, Victaulic's innovative piping technologies and services put people to work faster while increasing safety, ensuring reliability, and maximizing efficiency. Victaulic solutions are at work in more than 140 countries across diverse business lines including oil and gas, chemical, mining, power generation, water and wastewater treatment, military and marine, as well as commercial building and fire protection.
Position Summary:
We are a dynamic and fast-paced organization committed to excellence and continuous improvement. The Senior Cost Accounting Analyst is responsible for month end cost accounting activities, standard cost inventory valuation, and financial reporting in compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies. This role also supports new product costing, landed cost analysis, work center and router maintenance, along with other ad hoc cost analyses. The position collaborates closely with operations, finance, plant controllers, and supply chain teams to support strategic decision-making and maintain cost integrity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Cost Accounting and Inventory Management
- Perform annual standard cost updates for U.S. manufacturing sites, analyze BOM changes monthly to determine if standard cost updates are required, update transfer pricing on intercompany components
- Analyze and maintain work center and router rates for site production
- Partner with operations, engineering, FP&A, and supply chain to cost new products launches at different project stages from ideation to market commercialization
- Perform month end closing activities including absorption analysis, journal entries, and reconciliation of production figures
- Prepare weekly production figures to support Plant Controller meetings with Operations leadership
- Participate in manufacturing and branch physical inventories
- Financial Reporting, Analysis, and Compliance
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies
- Prepare and review cost-related financial reports for management decision-making
- Prepare ad hoc analysis for various Business Decisions/Financial Justifications
- Support financial audits and legislative requirements related to manufacturing costing
Qualifications:
- · Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- · 5+ years of progressive experience in cost accounting or manufacturing finance
- · Proficiency in absorption accounting and managerial accounting principles with strong GAAP/IFRS understanding.
- · Experience with multi-site medium-to-large manufacturing entities (public or private)
- · Experience with ERP systems (AS400, Infor M3) and strong Excel/data analysis skills
- · Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- · Ability to manage multiple priorities in a demanding environment
- Valued Skills and Experience:
- MBA, CMA, CPA, or other relevant certification(s)
- · Knowledge of Business Intelligence Tools (QlikView, QlikSense, etc)
- · Process improvement and experience in transitioning ERP systems
WHAT WE OFFER
- Build A Better Career
- Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives
- Career development programs and internal promotion pathways—we build from within
- Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities
- Build A Better Future
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement savings plans with company match
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Build A Better You
- Paid time off, holidays, and flexible work arrangements where applicable
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and wellness resources
- Inclusive, team-oriented culture where people look out for one another
- Build A Better World
- Join a company whose products contribute to a safer, more sustainable built environment every day.
- COMPENSATION
- The base salary range for this position will be determined based on experience, qualifications, skills, and geographic location.
- IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP
- Victaulic does not provide immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, or other work visa sponsorship) for this position. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the applicable country on a full-time basis without the need for employer-sponsored immigration support now or in the future.
- EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
- Victaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic data, or other legally protected status. Background checks may be required as part of our pre-employment process.
- VICTAULIC STAFFING PARTNER COMMUNICATION POLICY
- All staffing agencies are strictly forbidden from directly contacting any Victaulic employees, except those within the Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. All communications, inquiries and candidate submissions must be routed through Victaulic’s Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. Non-compliance with this policy may result in the suspension of partnership, cancellation of the current contract, and/or the imposition of a mandatory probation period before any future business can resume. Additionally, non-compliance may lead to a permanent ban on future business. This policy ensures a streamlined and compliant recruitment process.
- Let’s Build a Better World Together.
- victaulic.com/careers
- #LI-RS1
About Victaulic
Global leader in mechanical pipe joining and flow control systems.
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