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Sr. Cost Accountant

United States, Newington Employment contract · Job Posted June 15, 2026
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We are looking for a Sr. Cost Accountant to support a manufacturing-focused environment within the pharmaceutical research sector in the greater Newington, Connecticut area. This Long-term Contract position will play a key role in strengthening cost visibility, improving financial controls, and delivering reliable analysis that supports operational and business decisions. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in standard costing, inventory accounting, and financial planning, along with the ability to work effectively across production and finance teams.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead cost accounting activities across raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods to maintain accurate product costing and inventory valuation
  • Prepare and review journal entries related to manufacturing operations, inventory movements, reserves, and cost adjustments to support timely month-end close
  • Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances, identify underlying drivers, and communicate actionable findings to management
  • Develop and maintain standard costs, including labor and burden rates, while ensuring alignment with current production and operational assumptions
  • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to support budgeting and forecasting processes with detailed cost trends and performance insights
  • Oversee annual physical inventory activities, reconcile count results, and investigate discrepancies to strengthen inventory accuracy
  • Produce financial and operational reporting that supports organizational analysis, margin evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Utilize NetSuite and related accounting tools to monitor cost data, maintain reporting integrity, and support process enhancements within the finance function

Requirements

  • Strong experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment, preferably supporting pharmaceutical or research-driven operations
  • Hands-on knowledge of standard costing methods, inventory accounting, and valuation for raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods
  • Proven ability to perform variance analysis and translate results into meaningful recommendations for business leaders
  • Experience preparing journal entries and supporting month-end close activities in a complex operational setting
  • Background in budgeting and forecasting with a solid understanding of cost drivers, labor rates, and overhead allocation
  • Proficiency with NetSuite and comfort working with ERP-based financial and inventory data
  • Experience supporting annual physical inventory procedures, reconciliations, and inventory control processes

What we offer

  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
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