Senior Cost Accountant – Manufacturing

Job overview

The Senior Cost Accountant – Manufacturing role is onsite in Hillsboro, OR; compensation is $42–$47 per hour. The position supports manufacturing cost analysis for a life science and clinical research company that supplies analytical instruments and related services. The role analyzes production costs and inventory and performs specialized accounting to support accurate reporting and compliance. It helps management make informed decisions by investigating variances, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and working with production, procurement, and finance teams.

What you'll do

• Participate in month-end close
• prepare journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts
• analyze production costs and identify cost-saving opportunities
• monitor inventory and reconcile discrepancies
• prepare manufacturing cost reports
• ensure accounting and regulatory compliance
• respond to audit requests
• investigate cost variances and corrective measures
• collaborate with production, procurement, and finance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior cost accountant

manufacturing

cost accounting

inventory

month-end close

financial reporting

hillsboro or

onsite

42–47 usd per hour

varite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Eligible employees may receive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• retirement savings plan
• legal service plans.

Why this role

The listing describes a four-month contract with possible extension and requests a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and comparable experience of 5+ years. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings, and legal service plans.

About the employer

Varite, Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology). Sector: 54.