Senior Cost Accountant

Job Summary:

The Senior Cost Accountant is responsible for planning, analyzing, and controlling cost data to support strategic decision-making and ensure financial efficiency. This role plays a key part in budgeting, cost control, and profitability analysis. This position reports into a remote Finance Team. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement cost accounting policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Track and manage expenses related to the production of solar panels in NetSuite and generate materials that impact budgeting, efficiency, and profitability.
• Analyze and interpret financial data, including inventory costing and revenue recognition for inventory sales.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provide training and support to staff on NetSuite and cost accounting procedures.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including monthly close and year-end audits.
• Analyze manufacturing and operational costs, including materials, labor, and overhead.
• Prepare cost estimates and standard costs for products and services.
• Develop and maintain cost accounting systems, documentation, and records.
• Conduct margin analysis, variance analysis (standard vs. actual costs), and inventory valuation.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Collaborate with operations and production teams to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitor inventory transactions and conduct periodic physical inventories.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and relevant accounting standards.
• Provide detailed reports and recommendations to management for cost reduction and process improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or CMA preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in cost accounting or a related financial role, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles, financial reporting, and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Fully Bilingual English/Spanish

SOLX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable laws.