Senior Cost Accountant

Spindrift Beverage Co, Inc.

. Own and maintain standard costing for all SKUs, including raw materials, packaging, co-manufacturing, and overhead .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeNewton • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $75,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in cost accounting principles, variance analysis, and inventory valuation while ensuring compliance with GAAP standards. Proficient in managing month-end close processes and preparing detailed financial reports using ERP systems.

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Cost Accounting PrinciplesVariance AnalysisInventory ValuationERP Systems ExperienceAdvanced Excel Skills

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Hard Skills

Cost AccountingVariance AnalysisInventory ValuationMonth-End Close ProcessesFinancial ModelingCOGS PreparationBill of Materials ManagementData AnalysisFinancial ReportingCost Build-Ups

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

NetSuiteERP SystemsWarehouse Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACMA

Industry Keywords

CPGFood & BeverageConsumer ProductsCo-ManufacturingContract Manufacturing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and maintain standard costing for all SKUs, including raw materials, packaging, co-manufacturing, and overhead
Update standards on a defined cycle and analyze variances
Manage inventory accounting, including physical inventory counts, cycle counts, and ERP-to-warehouse management system reconciliations
Record and analyze monthly COGS and investigate variances against standard and prior periods
Maintain accurate bills of materials and routing data in the ERP system with Operations and Supply Chain
Support month-end close by preparing COGS schedules, inventory roll-forwards, and related journal entries
Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Procurement on annual cost budgets and quarterly forecasts
Provide variance analysis and insights on manufacturing costs, freight, waste, and yields
Model cost impacts of product launches, packaging changes, sourcing shifts, and contract manufacturing agreements
Support the annual operating plan by building detailed cost build-ups by product and channel
Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal control standards
Support inventory and COGS audit requests and external audit procedures
Partner with the accounting team on accurate financial reporting and consistent accounting policy application
Lead improvements to cost accounting processes, reporting tools, and cross-system data integrity
Document cost accounting policies and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in cost accounting or manufacturing finance
CPG, food & beverage, or consumer products experience strongly preferred
Strong understanding of cost accounting principles, average costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation (FIFO/weighted average)
Experience managing month-end close processes and preparing COGS and inventory-related schedules
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial modeling
Experience building reports from ERP data
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Comfortable presenting financial data to non-finance stakeholders
CPA or CMA preferred but not required
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP/accounting systems; NetSuite strongly preferred
Familiarity with co-manufacturing or contract manufacturing environments
Prior exposure to trade promotion accounting or deduction management in a CPG environment is a plus
Must be able to work from the Newton, MA office at least 4 days a week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-term incentive programs specific to level and department
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with a current employer contribution rate of 80% towards monthly premiums, regardless of plan type selected
Company-paid life insurance
401k retirement savings plan with a company match
Monthly cell phone allowance
Annual allowances for personal use of Spindrift product
Annual health and wellness allowance
Annual professional development allowance
Annual social justice education allowance
Voluntary additional life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Vacation time
Sick time
Personal leave
Bereavement leave
Community service leave
Holiday time