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Shape the Future of Manufacturing Execution
nDrive profitability. Influence operations. Shape financial performance.
nWe're seeking a highly analytical and business-minded Senior Cost Accountant to play a critical role in supporting our North American manufacturing operations. In this high-impact position, you'll go beyond the numbers, partnering with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Finance leaders to deliver insights that improve efficiency, strengthen margins, and support strategic decision-making. If you're passionate about cost accounting, manufacturing analytics, and turning financial data into actionable business outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.
nPosition is located at our corporate headquarters in Plano, TX, with a Hybrid work schedule
nnESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
nCost Accounting & Inventory Management
nnnMaintain and administer standard costing processes for products manufactured and distributed across North America.
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nnAnalyze material, labor, overhead, and manufacturing variances and provide actionable recommendations.
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nnReview and update standard costs during annual cost roll processes and periodic revaluations.
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nnEnsure accurate inventory valuation and compliance with corporate accounting policies and US GAAP/IFRS requirements.
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nnMonitor inventory reserves, obsolescence provisions, and slow-moving inventory analysis.
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nnSupport physical inventory counts and cycle count programs across facilities.
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nnReconcile inventory sub-ledgers to the general ledger and investigate discrepancies.
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n nFinancial Reporting & Analysis
nnnPrepare monthly cost accounting journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
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nnAnalyze gross margin performance by product line, customer, region, and manufacturing site.
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nnDevelop management reports highlighting key operational and financial performance metrics.
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nnSupport month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
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nnIdentify trends, risks, and opportunities affecting profitability and manufacturing costs.
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n nManufacturing & Operations Support
nnnPartner with plant management and operations teams to analyze production efficiency and cost drivers.
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nnEvaluate labor utilization, manufacturing overhead absorption, scrap, yield, and production variances.
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nnSupport capital expenditure analyses and cost-benefit evaluations for operational initiatives.
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nnParticipate in continuous improvement and productivity programs.
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n nBudgeting & Forecasting
nnnAssist in annual budget preparation and periodic forecasting processes.
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nnProvide detailed manufacturing cost forecasts and variance explanations.
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nnSupport scenario modeling related to labor, materials, production volume, and inflation impacts.
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n nInternal Controls & Compliance
nnnEnsure compliance with SOX, internal control requirements, and company policies where applicable.
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nnSupport internal and external audits by providing required documentation and analysis.
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nnRecommend process improvements to strengthen controls and increase efficiency.
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nnEnsure adherence to accounting standards and regulatory requirements across North America.
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nnUnderstanding of US GAAP, financial statements, and accounting theory required, including SOX compliance.
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n nSystems & Process Improvement
nnnLeverage ERP systems to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.
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nnSupport ERP implementations, upgrades, and cost accounting process enhancements.
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nnDevelop automated reporting tools and dashboards utilizing Power BI, Excel, or similar technologies.
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nnDrive continuous process improvement initiatives within finance and operations
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n nPOSITION QUALIFICATIONS
nEducation: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required.
nExperience:
nnn5+ years of progressive accounting experience
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nn3+ years in cost accounting.
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nnExperience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
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n nCertificates & Licenses: CPA, CMA or equivalent professional designation preferred:
nSystems and Tools: P roficiency with Microsoft Office applications required, including but not limited to Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint. Advanced skills in Excel and Word are required.
n Strong knowledge of:
nnnStandard costing
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nnInventory accounting
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nnManufacturing accounting
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nnVariance analysis
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nnFinancial reporting
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nnExperience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, JD Edwards, or similar.
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nnDemonstrated abilities to prioritize and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines with efficiency and accuracy.
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nnExperience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations, preferred
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nnKnowledge of both U.S. and Canadian accounting requirements, preferred
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nnExperience with Power BI, Power Query, or business intelligence tools, preferred.
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nnExposure to SOX compliance and internal audit requirements, preferred.
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n nThis position requires U.S. Citizenship and is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
nnWhy You’ll Love Working at Luminator:
nCompetitive compensation with career growth potential.
nGenerous time off: Vacation, Wellness, and Floating days
nEducational Assistance Program
nPaid Parental Leave
nHealth and wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
n Generous 401k match program
nBenefits Effective on Day One!
nFind out more about us by visiting our ( page!
nnIt is the policy of Luminator to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Luminator prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.
nThe above described responsibilities and requirements are a general guide for the role you are applying for and are not all inclusive of the job requirements.
nLuminator Technology Group does not accept staffing agency candidates for our postings.
nAll positions posted are required to be in office unless otherwise posted.
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