Senior Cost Accountant: Chesapeake
SUMITOMO MACHINERY CORP OF AMERICARole Overview
SUMITOMO MACHINERY CORP OF AMERICA is hiring a Senior Cost Accountant: Chesapeake. This is a full-time role in Chesapeake. The posted range is $83k to $104k. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Description
The base salary range for this role is $83,000 - $103,800.
Final salary offers are determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, specialized skills, and certifications.
Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Paid Time Off- Including Volunteer Hours
- Life and Accidental Death Insurance (Company Paid)
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance (Company Paid)
- 401K, 401K Match- Access to Certified Financial Planner
- Access to LinkedIn Learning
- YMCA discount and more!
Purpose and Scope of Job:
Primarily responsible for applying principles of cost accounting to conduct studies and collect data in order to determine costs of business activity, such as raw material purchases, inventory, and labor.
Essential Functions (other duties may be assigned):
- Prepare and analyze cost reports and costing audits.
- Examine and review unusual cost records and ensures cost data is allocated correctly.
- Present financial analysis reports and managerial accounting reports to Director of Finance.
- Participate in monthly close process. Enter monthly inventory and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS).3
- Maintain perpetual inventory, conduct monthly inventory reconciliation and analysis.
- Generate and analyzing labor cost and shipments reports for management review.
- Conduct product line analysis for management review.
- Partner with key internal customers (i.e. operations) to ensure accurate and meaningful reporting and analysis, with a focus of continuous improvement.
- Lead various projects to improve accuracy and efficiency of cost accounting and managerial accounting
- Lead the development and maintenance of the activity-based costing system.
- Provide recommendations on system and reporting improvement to Director of Finance.
- Participate in annual budgeting process.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
- 10 to 15 years of cost accounting experience.
- Working knowledge of GAAP.
- Strong competency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Ability to perform complex mathematical computations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to convey information in a confident manner.
- High level of attention to detail and the ability to prepare reports/run queries with minimal error.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet strict deadlines.
- Any additional essential skills and/or knowledge as shown in the HRIS Career & Education > Skills section for incumbents holding this job title.
Work Conditions & Physical Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Must have the ability to sit for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal/typewriter; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; physical agility to lift up to 50 pounds.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This job description does not serve as a contract nor does it limit the employer's ability to establish or change the content, nature, or essential functions of this job. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with a disability.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Senior Cost Accountant: Chesapeake position at SUMITOMO MACHINERY CORP OF AMERICA?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to SUMITOMO MACHINERY CORP OF AMERICA. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Senior Cost Accountant: Chesapeake position at SUMITOMO MACHINERY CORP OF AMERICA located?
This position is based in Chesapeake. SUMITOMO MACHINERY CORP OF AMERICA has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
How much does the Senior Cost Accountant: Chesapeake role at SUMITOMO MACHINERY CORP OF AMERICA pay?
SUMITOMO MACHINERY CORP OF AMERICA has posted a compensation range of $83k to $104k for this position. Final offers typically vary based on candidate experience, location, and internal salary bands.
When was the Senior Cost Accountant: Chesapeake role at SUMITOMO MACHINERY CORP OF AMERICA posted?
This role was posted on April 29, 2026 (51 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Senior Cost Accountant: Chesapeake role at SUMITOMO MACHINERY CORP OF AMERICA require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. SUMITOMO MACHINERY CORP OF AMERICA lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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