Description

For nearly 60 years, ECOS has been a pioneer in sustainable innovation, proving that a company can be both purpose-driven and performance-oriented. As a Climate Positive manufacturer and leader in green chemistry, we are committed to creating products and experiences that make homes healthier and the planet safer. Our mission is simple but bold: to inspire people to live in harmony with the Earth, one conscious choice at a time.

We’re hiring a Senior Cost Accountant to oversee accounting functions, analyze manufacturing costs, and support financial decision-making.—and turn manufacturing data into clear insights that shape business decisions. You’ll partner day-to-day with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance leadership to ensure accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and margin analysis in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Accounting & Inventory Management

Maintain and improve standard costing systems, including annual cost roll processes
Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances and provide actionable insights
Monitor inventory valuation, reserves, and obsolescence
Reconcile inventory subledger to general ledger and investigate discrepancies
Ensure accurate cost allocation across products, departments, and production lines

Financial Analysis & Reporting

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual cost accounting reports
Perform gross margin analysis by product, customer, and channel
Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including standard cost updates
Provide detailed cost analysis to support pricing and profitability initiatives
Support month-end close and initiatives to improve close timelines

Manufacturing & Operations Support

Partner with plant leadership to track production performance and efficiency metrics
Analyze production yields, scrap, and labor utilization
Support continuous improvement initiatives and cost reduction efforts
Assist with capital expenditure analysis and ROI modeling

Controls & Compliance

Maintain internal controls over inventory and cost accounting processes
Support internal and external audits
Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies

Systems & Process Improvement

Drive improvements in ERP systems and cost accounting processes
Develop and enhance reporting tools, dashboards, and KPIs
Support system implementations or upgrades related to costing and inventory

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
4–8+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, CPG experience a plus
Strong knowledge of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory accounting
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar)
Knowledge of US GAAP
Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with data tools (Power BI, Tableau) preferred
CPA designation desirable but not required

Key Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to translate complex cost data into business insights
Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration
High attention to detail and accuracy
Proactive mindset with continuous improvement focus

Why join the ECOS Team:

Comprehensive group insurance including medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, and supplemental insurance plans including accident and critical illness
401k with company match
Paid vacation and sick days
Ten paid holidays per year including your birthday
Paid parental bonding leave
Sustainability incentives for purchasing eco-friendly car
Wellness programs and incentives

Salary range: $90,000 to $110,000 annually

Equal Opportunity Employer/minority/female/disability/veteran