Senior Cost Accountant

<strong>About ANA: <br><br></strong>Join a recognized industry leader - Alliance North America was proudly named a 2025 Top Workplace in the Manufacturing Industry, an honor based entirely on feedback from our own employees about our culture, values, and workplace experience.<br><br>Alliance North America was established in 2017 and is proud to be the sole North American supplier of AIRMAN Power Generators, AIRMAN Air Compressors, and ANA’s patented EBOSS® Hybrid Energy System and Smart load bank system.  Our commitment to our customers is to Make their World Easier by answering the phone, understanding their needs, and taking ownership of providing them with solutions. With a large parts inventory and more than 90% of all orders shipping within 24 hours, you never have to worry about spare parts. We help keep your fleet in top condition with our world class Support Department, who are always ready to help and be a resource by providing training on our equipment.<br><br>ANA is headquartered in Henderson, Nevada, with locations in Cypress, California and Spartanburg, South Carolina. ANA is growing and scaling, and we are seeking a Senior Cost Accountant in an onsite position in Henderson, Nevada.<br><br>As Senior Cost Accountant, you will serve as the architect and builder of ANA’s cost accounting function. This is not a maintenance-only role; we are looking for a hands-on, systems-minded leader who can design, implement, and continuously improve a scalable cost accounting system that supports accurate inventory valuation, standard costing, margin visibility, operational decision-making, and disciplined financial controls. This role will partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Service, Engineering, and Finance to build the processes, data discipline, and reporting needed for a mature cost accounting environment.<br><br>The position is fully onsite, and the work schedule is weekdays from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. This role reports to the Corporate Controller.<br><br><strong>Role & Responsibilities:<br><br></strong><ul><li>Design, build, implement, and maintain ANA’s cost accounting system, including standard costing, inventory costing, variance reporting, and product margin analysis. </li><li>Create the cost accounting framework, processes, controls, account structures, reporting cadence, and data governance needed to support a scalable manufacturing and distribution business. </li><li>Develop, document, and maintain standard costs for materials, labor, overhead, bills of material, routings, service activities, and other cost drivers. </li><li>Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Service, and Finance to understand cost flows, identify gaps, improve source data, and translate operational activity into reliable financial information. </li><li>Lead standard cost implementation and ongoing variance analysis, including purchase price variance, production variance, labor and overhead absorption, inventory revaluation, and gross margin trends. </li><li>Build reporting and analysis that provides leadership with visibility into product profitability, customer profitability, inventory trends, cost center performance, and operational cost drivers. </li><li>Establish and maintain procedures for inventory valuation, inventory reserves, cycle count analysis, physical inventory reconciliation, and inventory-related balance sheet reconciliations. </li><li>Prepare and review month-end close activities related to inventory and cost of goods sold, including journal entries, reconciliations, variance explanations, and management reporting. </li><li>Develop cost estimating tools and processes for new products, existing products, service offerings, and cost reduction initiatives. </li><li>Evaluate changes in product design, sourcing, supplier pricing, manufacturing methods, logistics, and service models to determine the impact on cost and margin. </li><li>Support annual budgeting, forecasting, cost center planning, rate development, and operating cost analysis. </li><li>Maintain internal control documentation for costing and inventory processes, identify control gaps, and recommend practical improvements. </li><li>Prepare audit schedules, support audit requests, and ensure costing and inventory processes are aligned with company accounting policies and applicable accounting standards. </li><li>Serve as the subject matter expert for cost accounting within the ERP environment, helping define requirements, improve system usage, validate data, and train business partners as needed. </li><li>Create practical tools, dashboards, and recurring analyses that turn cost data into actionable recommendations for leadership. </li><li>Other duties as assigned<br><br></li></ul><strong>Qualifications:<br><br></strong><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. </li><li>7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant cost accounting experience in a manufacturing, equipment, distribution, or operations-focused environment. </li><li>Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, or significantly improving a cost accounting system, standard costing model, inventory costing process, or related ERP-based costing function. </li><li>Strong understanding of standard costing, bills of material, routings, overhead allocation, labor rates, inventory valuation, variance analysis, margin analysis, and cost of goods sold accounting. </li><li>Hands-on ERP experience required; experience with system implementation, process design, data validation, or ERP optimization strongly preferred. </li><li>Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to work with large data sets, build models, reconcile complex activity, and create repeatable reporting tools. </li><li>Ability to operate independently in an evolving environment, build structure where it does not yet exist, and move comfortably between strategy, process design, and hands-on execution. </li><li>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills, with the ability to explain cost drivers and financial impacts to non-finance business partners. </li><li>Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence cross-functional partners and drive adoption of new processes. </li><li>High attention to detail, strong ownership mindset, and the judgment to balance accuracy, practicality, and scalability. </li><li>CPA or CMA preferred. <br><br></li></ul><strong>ANA’s Core Values:<br><br></strong><ul><li>Root Cause Problem Solving</li><li>Be Creative with Solutions</li><li>Build open and honest relationships</li><li>Build a positive team and family spirit</li><li>Be inclusive</li><li>Look for better ways</li><li>Be humble</li><li>Urgency<br><br></li></ul><strong>Benefits & Perks:<br><br></strong><ul><li>Competitive pay</li><li>401k with company contribution</li><li>Medical, Dental, & Vision</li><li>Life Insurance</li><li>Voluntary Accident Insurance</li><li>Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance</li><li>Employee Assistance Program</li><li>Employee Appreciation Programs<br><br></li></ul>$100,000 - $120,000 a year<br><br>The salary range for this role is $100,000 – $120,000 per year , which serves as a guide for pay decisions. Final compensation will be determined by a number of factors, such as the candidate's qualifications, experience, and skills, as well as pay equity considerations.<br><br>You must be based in the United States and authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Please be advised that ANA does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship for this position at this time.<br><br>ANA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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