Position: Senior Cost Accountant

The Senior Cost Accountant will serve as the subject matter expert for inventory and cost accounting, partnering with operations, engineering, supply chain, and finance to ensure accurate product costing and financial reporting. This role will oversee standard costing, inventory valuation, manufacturing cost analysis, and cost-related month-end close activities while supporting operational decision-making through meaningful financial analysis. The Senior Cost Accountant will also help strengthen internal controls, improve accounting processes, and support audit and IPO readiness initiatives. This hybrid position will be based at ZincFive headquarters in Tualatin, Oregon, with 2–3 days per week in the office and the remaining time remote. This role reports to the VP & Global Corporate Controller.

Senior Cost Accountant Job Duties:

Own the standard costing process, including the development, maintenance, and periodic review of product standard costs
Develop a new chart of accounts to track direct material costs, direct labor costs, indirect labor costs, and overhead costs for battery production and cabinet assembly
Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory activity, and cost variances to identify trends, explain financial results, and recommend corrective actions
Perform month-end and quarter-end close activities related to inventory and cost accounting, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis
Partner with operations, engineering, and supply chain to improve product costing, evaluate cost drivers, and support strategic business decisions
Develop cost estimates and profitability analyses for new products, engineering changes, and other business initiatives
Manage inventory accounting activities, including physical inventories, cycle counts, inventory reconciliations, and inventory reserve analyses ensuring accurate reporting
Maintain accurate cost accounting records and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies
Establish and maintain effective internal controls over inventory and cost accounting processes in support of SOX and IPO readiness initiatives
Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, responding to audit requests, and assisting with control testing
Identify opportunities to improve costing methodologies, reporting, and accounting processes through automation and continuous improvement initiatives
Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain standard cost estimates for products and support pricing strategies.
Fosters strong interdepartmental collaboration to enhance responsive customer service, timely issue resolution, streamline processes, and support shared business goals
Other duties/projects as assigned

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5+ years of progressive accounting experience including significant manufacturing cost accounting responsibilities,
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, standard costing, inventory accounting, and manufacturing finance
Experience supporting SOX compliance, external audits, and public company or IPO readiness initiatives
Experience implementing process improvements and internal controls within a manufacturing environment
High attention to detail and strong analytical ability
Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
Ability to work under deadlines during month-end and quarter-end close cycles
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Experience analyzing manufacturing variances, inventory valuation, and product costing
Advanced proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and Excel
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business partnering skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification preferred
Big Four public accounting experience preferred

Key Competencies:

Analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Sound judgment and decision-making ability
Business partnership and collaboration
Customer service oriented
Organizational and time management skills
Continuous improvement mindset

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Work involves sitting, standing, and lifting up to 10 pounds
Repetitive typing and computer work for extended periods of time
High volume of phone calls for extended periods of time
On site and remote home office environment
Must be able to maintain a level state of alertness while performing this job

Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role.

In addition, the successful candidate for this position will become eligible for a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, paid sick time, paid time off for vacation, paid holidays, paid community service days, professional/personal learning program, and applicable state/federal paid family leave.

ZincFive is committed to employing a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status. We maintain a safe workplace and perform pre-employment testing. ZincFive is a participant in E-Verify and receives employment authorization of new hires through Social Security and the Department of Homeland Security databases.