Sr. Cost Accountant

Job Overview:

Senior Cost Accountant 

The Senior Cost Accountant at Premier PV leads cost accounting for high-volume manufacturing, managing standard costs, variance analysis, and inventory reconciliations. This role partners with Operations and IT to ensure BOM and routing accuracy, drives margin insights, and supports month-end close, forecasting, and budgeting. As a subject-matter expert, the Senior Cost Accountant leads cross-functional initiatives, mentors, peers, and provides actionable financial analysis to influence operational decisions and improve cost control. 

COMPANY OVERVIEW: 

Premier PV is a leading manufacturer of solar electrical balance of systems solutions and renewable energy products, dedicated to advancing sustainable energy technologies. Our mission is to provide innovative, efficient, and reliable products that enhance solar energy systems.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with Operations to create and maintain standard costs and BOM/routing accuracy 

• Prepare and analyze cost variances (material, labor, overhead); investigate root causes 

• Support physical and cycle counts; reconcile inventory and ensure valuation accuracy 

• Perform cost rolls and updates; maintain costing master data in ERP 

• Lead/assist monthly close for Revenue and COGS, including journal entries, allocations, and reconciliations 

• Support quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting for COGS and margins 

• Ensure integrity of internal controls in compliance with SOX and company policies 

• Provide ad hoc analysis and participate in cross‑functional projects 

• Serve as SME for costing in ERP; partner with IT on configuration and testing 

• Lead cross‑functional initiatives to improve BOM/routing accuracy and scrap controls 

• Present margin analysis and insights to leadership; influence operational decisions 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4–6 years of cost accounting experience in high‑volume manufacturing 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required (Finance acceptable); CPA or CMA a plus 

• Working knowledge of US GAAP; strong analytical skills and business judgment 

• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Viewpoint) and Microsoft Excel/Word/Outlook 

• Experience in manufacturing environments with standard costing preferred 

Company Overview:

Benefits:

• Paid Company Holidays

• Paid Time Off

• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability

• 401K with matching contribution.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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