Senior Cost Accountant

Job Title: Senior Cost Accountant FLSA Status: Exempt Department: Accounting Supervises: None Reports to: Controller Hybrid schedule- 3 days in Office, 2 days from home Position Summary The Senior Cost Accountant supports and advances cost accounting processes, including standard cost maintenance, cost roll activities, and financial reporting within JD Edwards (JDE).

This role partners with IT and Operations to ensure accurate cost data while increasing involvement in process improvement and ownership over time.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Accuracy & Cost Rolls Ensure accuracy and completeness of standard costs across branch plants. Review and validate updates to BOMs, routings, and cost components. Support and participate in cost roll processes, including pre- and post-analysis. Partner with IT to resolve cost discrepancies and improve execution. Financial Close & Reporting Prepare and review journal entries related to cost, inventory, and others as needed.

Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances. Support month-end close and ensure accurate financial reporting. Systems & Process Improvement Collaborate with IT on system configuration and costing-related enhancements (AAIs/DMAAIs). Identify and support improvements to cost processes and data accuracy. Develop understanding of system-driven cost flows and dependencies.

Cross-Functional Support Act as liaison between Accounting, IT, and Operations for cost-related issues. Provide analysis and insights on cost variances and trends. Special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 5+ years of cost accounting experience. Strong experience with JD Edwards (JDE) ERP system is preferred. Strong understanding of standard costing and variance analysis. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Advanced Excel skills. Rawlings Sporting Goods Total Compensation Package: The health, well-being and financial stability of our employees are a high priority to us.

Our benefit plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees: Comprehensive medical/dental/vision plans Company paid life and disability insurance. Paid Parental Leave Employee Assistance Program. 401k (fully vested immediately) with Company match.

Paid time off Paid holidays Opportunities for advancement Employee Discount Program This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked to perform other instructions and/or duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the task listed in this job description.