Job Description

Blue Chip Talent , in partnership with a manufacturing organization, is seeking a skilled Senior Cost Accountant . This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, leading month-end and year-end close processes, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and SOX standards.

Job Duties

• Lead financial planning and analysis functions including forecasting, budgeting, and reporting
• Prepare, review, and analyze journal entries, balance sheet, and P&L reconciliations
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting of financial metrics such as sales, expenses, and capital projects
• Manage SOX audit requirements and ensure timely completion of audits
• Oversee fixed asset management and conduct asset inventories
• Handle intercompany balancing and reconciliation of A/P and A/R
• Create and apply automated tools for updating, analyzing, and reporting consolidated financial data
• Partner with finance leadership to support strategic decision-making through financial insights

Skills & Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting or finance, preferably within manufacturing
• Strong understanding of GAAP and SOX compliance
• Proficiency with financial analysis, reporting, and reconciliation processes
• Experience managing intercompany transactions and asset inventories
• Advanced Excel skills or similar tools for financial modeling and automation
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines

Desired:

• MBA in Accounting or Finance
• CPA certification
• Experience with Plex ERP
• Prior experience in a senior analyst or FP&A role

*"Blue Chip Talent is an award-winning and woman-owned talent solutions provider based out of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. For over 30 years, we’ve specialized in IT, Engineering, and Professional Services staffing—now serving clients in 37 states and counting. We connect the market's elite talent with top employers, pairing exceptional white-glove service with proven hiring results to drive innovation and fuel growth.

We offer industry-leading benefits options and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values merit-based recruitment centered around technical ability, skillset, and alignment with our employing partners."*

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