Cost Accountant Jobs in Massachusetts
Cost Accountant jobs in Massachusetts are in steady demand, with the strongest hiring concentrated in manufacturing, life sciences, financial services, and higher education, and openings at every level from junior cost analyst through senior cost accounting manager. Boston, Worcester, and the Route 128 corridor are the primary hiring hubs, where employers like Raytheon Technologies, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and State Street consistently maintain cost accounting functions. The most in-demand specialties are standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory accounting tied to Massachusetts's deep manufacturing and biotech base. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Bedford, MA, US, 01730
Position Summary
The position will be responsible for the direction, review, and management of both cost accounting responsibilities and some financial responsibilities. The Senior Cost Accountant will be responsible for maintaining a cost control environment that complies with the Company’s internal control policies and Sarbanes-Oxley. The Senior Cost Accountant will assist in any ad-hoc analysis and projects as required. This position will also be responsible for producing financial analysis and explaining variances and anomalies by researching issues.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Applies principles of finance and cost accounting to various accounting duties related to the Business Unit's financial and operational planning and reporting
- Responsible for the maintenance of the manufacturing plant’s cost accounting systems, cost controls & integrity
- Responsible for the financial coordination, administration and analysis of manufacturing operations. This involves analyzing sales and cost of sales, labor reporting, product costing, and monthly material usage variances and inventory adjustments to be used for pricing review
- Responsible for the overall planning, coordination, and participation of the physical inventories as well as the analysis of the results. Responsible for the monthly accounting and reconciling of the financial to perpetual inventory. Coordination responsibility extends not only to production departments but to outside stockrooms and vendors.
- Oversee and manage the annual Fixed Asset Physical inventory process & 4-Wall Yearly Inventory
- Track spending on capital projects and maintain the Capital Roll-forward
- Develop computer driven reports, dashboards, and metrics to support operations. Candidate should possess the ability to analyze and interpret the resulting data.
- Responsible for the coordination and analysis of direct labor reporting within the business unit.
- Preparing recurring monthly journal entries related to inventory, labor reporting, cost of sales and other various entries and their corresponding reconciliations.
- Responsible for standard cost duties as follows:
- Ensure accurate product costing – including reviewing BOM’s, overhead rates, etc.
- Review and load material standard costs into ERP database
- Perform assembly cost roll ups
- Analyze cost changes, margin impact and inventory value adjustment effect
- Complete Make vs. Buy analyses
- Perform standard cost update process
- Develop and monitor labor and overhead rates for department / cost center
- Work with manufacturing engineering to ensure cost and rate accuracy
- Review cost routings for reasonableness and bill of materials accuracy
- Drive, prepare and analyze information required for the annual standard cost updates and review
- Perform quarterly LIFO calculation and reporting.
- Review and close manufacturing work orders
- Responsible for actual to standard manufacturing variance analysis as follows:
- Analyze and verify monthly labor utilization and efficiency
- Review and investigate purchase price and material usage variances
- Work with marketing and purchasing to establish proper cost on new parts and assemblies
- Responsible for review, reporting and analysis of inventories, inventory reserves (including E&O), slow moving inventories, obsolete inventories, scrap, and inter-company transfers
- Assist with both internal and external audits
- Monitor and analyze Cycle Count results and performance and issue monthly reports and ensure compliance to corporate cycle counting procedure
- Assist in the preparation of annual operating and capital budgets.
- Lead the analysis of product costs, overhead absorption, abnormal fixed cost expenditures, etc.
- Develop a full and complete understanding of cost flows to determine proper costing (e.g. machine and labor hours, overhead costs, allocations and material costs)
- Daily interface with manufacturing personnel and production planners. Assist planning and scheduling to improve inventory controls and internal programs.
- Prepare monthly manufacturing plant performance reports, analyzing against forecasts or budgets
- Monitor and review MMC report weekly for any fluctuations [red flags], abnormalities or other problems with sales or margins
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of cost accounting procedures and financial reporting.
- Create, maintain, and update documentation for cost accounting processes, internal controls, and standard operating procedures to support compliance and knowledge retention.
- Create and monitor special project accounting
- Perform other related duties, ad hoc reporting & analysis, and special projects as required.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting
- 5+ years of manufacturing cost accounting experience in a standard cost environment
- CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred, MBA or CMA a plus
Skills/Requirements:
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft office including advanced skills in Excel
- Prior experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (formerly Navision) and HFM a plus
- SOX internal control assessments (Section 404) experience
- A highly productive self-starter with very strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.
- Strong accountability and detail oriented; prepares accurate and timely work product.
- Strong communication, presentation, leadership, interpersonal, planning and problem-solving skills cross-functionally
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-marking, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
- Fluency in English language (oral and written)
- Must have excellent analytical skills; sound understanding of accounting principles
- Well organized and self-directed with the ability to relate to all levels of an organization
- Must be a team player with high energy
- Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required
About Us:
Amptek, an AMETEK company, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced X-ray and gamma-ray detection systems, X-ray sources, and analytical instrumentation. Its innovative technologies support a wide range of applications, including scientific research, industrial inspection, medical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and aerospace missions. As part of AMETEK, a worldwide provider of industrial technology solutions, Amptek combines cutting-edge innovation with a strong commitment to quality, customer collaboration, and continuous improvement.
For more information, visit us on: https://www.ametek.com/ and www.amptek.com
Compensation
Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.
For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here.
AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.
AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.
Bedford, MA, US, 01730
Position Summary
The position will be responsible for the direction, review, and management of both cost accounting responsibilities and some financial responsibilities. The Senior Cost Accountant will be responsible for maintaining a cost control environment that complies with the Company’s internal control policies and Sarbanes-Oxley. The Senior Cost Accountant will assist in any ad-hoc analysis and projects as required. This position will also be responsible for producing financial analysis and explaining variances and anomalies by researching issues.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Applies principles of finance and cost accounting to various accounting duties related to the Business Unit's financial and operational planning and reporting
- Responsible for the maintenance of the manufacturing plant’s cost accounting systems, cost controls & integrity
- Responsible for the financial coordination, administration and analysis of manufacturing operations. This involves analyzing sales and cost of sales, labor reporting, product costing, and monthly material usage variances and inventory adjustments to be used for pricing review
- Responsible for the overall planning, coordination, and participation of the physical inventories as well as the analysis of the results. Responsible for the monthly accounting and reconciling of the financial to perpetual inventory. Coordination responsibility extends not only to production departments but to outside stockrooms and vendors.
- Oversee and manage the annual Fixed Asset Physical inventory process & 4-Wall Yearly Inventory
- Track spending on capital projects and maintain the Capital Roll-forward
- Develop computer driven reports, dashboards, and metrics to support operations. Candidate should possess the ability to analyze and interpret the resulting data.
- Responsible for the coordination and analysis of direct labor reporting within the business unit.
- Preparing recurring monthly journal entries related to inventory, labor reporting, cost of sales and other various entries and their corresponding reconciliations.
- Responsible for standard cost duties as follows:
- Ensure accurate product costing – including reviewing BOM’s, overhead rates, etc.
- Review and load material standard costs into ERP database
- Perform assembly cost roll ups
- Analyze cost changes, margin impact and inventory value adjustment effect
- Complete Make vs. Buy analyses
- Perform standard cost update process
- Develop and monitor labor and overhead rates for department / cost center
- Work with manufacturing engineering to ensure cost and rate accuracy
- Review cost routings for reasonableness and bill of materials accuracy
- Drive, prepare and analyze information required for the annual standard cost updates and review
- Perform quarterly LIFO calculation and reporting.
- Review and close manufacturing work orders
- Responsible for actual to standard manufacturing variance analysis as follows:
- Analyze and verify monthly labor utilization and efficiency
- Review and investigate purchase price and material usage variances
- Work with marketing and purchasing to establish proper cost on new parts and assemblies
- Responsible for review, reporting and analysis of inventories, inventory reserves (including E&O), slow moving inventories, obsolete inventories, scrap, and inter-company transfers
- Assist with both internal and external audits
- Monitor and analyze Cycle Count results and performance and issue monthly reports and ensure compliance to corporate cycle counting procedure
- Assist in the preparation of annual operating and capital budgets.
- Lead the analysis of product costs, overhead absorption, abnormal fixed cost expenditures, etc.
- Develop a full and complete understanding of cost flows to determine proper costing (e.g. machine and labor hours, overhead costs, allocations and material costs)
- Daily interface with manufacturing personnel and production planners. Assist planning and scheduling to improve inventory controls and internal programs.
- Prepare monthly manufacturing plant performance reports, analyzing against forecasts or budgets
- Monitor and review MMC report weekly for any fluctuations [red flags], abnormalities or other problems with sales or margins
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of cost accounting procedures and financial reporting.
- Create, maintain, and update documentation for cost accounting processes, internal controls, and standard operating procedures to support compliance and knowledge retention.
- Create and monitor special project accounting
- Perform other related duties, ad hoc reporting & analysis, and special projects as required.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting
- 5+ years of manufacturing cost accounting experience in a standard cost environment
- CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred, MBA or CMA a plus
Skills/Requirements:
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft office including advanced skills in Excel
- Prior experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (formerly Navision) and HFM a plus
- SOX internal control assessments (Section 404) experience
- A highly productive self-starter with very strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.
- Strong accountability and detail oriented; prepares accurate and timely work product.
- Strong communication, presentation, leadership, interpersonal, planning and problem-solving skills cross-functionally
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-marking, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
- Fluency in English language (oral and written)
- Must have excellent analytical skills; sound understanding of accounting principles
- Well organized and self-directed with the ability to relate to all levels of an organization
- Must be a team player with high energy
- Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required
About Us:
Amptek, an AMETEK company, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced X-ray and gamma-ray detection systems, X-ray sources, and analytical instrumentation. Its innovative technologies support a wide range of applications, including scientific research, industrial inspection, medical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and aerospace missions. As part of AMETEK, a worldwide provider of industrial technology solutions, Amptek combines cutting-edge innovation with a strong commitment to quality, customer collaboration, and continuous improvement.
For more information, visit us on: https://www.ametek.com/ and www.amptek.com
Compensation
Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.
For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here.
AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.
AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.
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- Manufacturing
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Electronics & Hardware
What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in cost accountant jobs across Massachusetts.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required
- CPA credential or active progress toward CPA licensure strongly preferred
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
- Two or more years of cost accounting or manufacturing accounting experience
- Strong skills in standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation
- Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, formulas, and financial modeling
Cost Accountant Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a cost accountant in Massachusetts?
Most cost accountant roles in Massachusetts require a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, and many employers prefer candidates pursuing or holding a CPA license issued through the Massachusetts Board of Public Accountancy. The CPA path requires passing the Uniform CPA Examination and meeting Massachusetts education and experience requirements. In manufacturing and life sciences, employers also value the Certified Management Accountant credential, which focuses directly on cost and management accounting competencies.
How much do cost accountants make in Massachusetts?
Cost accountants in Massachusetts earn a median of about $99,460 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $70,460 for the lowest 10% to over $160,100 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire cost accountants in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring cost accountants in Massachusetts right now include Axon, Jobot, and AMETEK, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Massachusetts's concentration of defense contractors, biopharmaceutical manufacturers, and financial institutions means demand for cost accountants tends to be consistent and broad across the state.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most cost accountant jobs?
Boston, Hudson, and Norwood have the most cost accountant openings in Massachusetts. Boston anchors demand through its financial services firms, hospitals, and corporate headquarters, while Worcester and the Route 128 suburbs generate steady openings inside the manufacturers and life sciences companies that anchor those communities.
Are there remote cost accountant jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, and they're more available than in many accounting specialties because cost accounting work is largely analytical and systems-based. About 20% of cost accountant openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how comfortable employers have become with off-site financial analysis. Month-end close, variance reporting, and ERP-based costing are the tasks most commonly performed remotely.
How can I get hired as a cost accountant in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a staff accountant or accounting analyst role at a Massachusetts manufacturer or life sciences company, where cost accounting exposure comes quickly through month-end close and inventory work. Large Massachusetts employers like GE Healthcare and Raytheon Technologies hire new graduates into rotational finance programs that include cost accounting rotations. Pursuing the CPA exam or starting the Certified Management Accountant certification while in an entry role signals commitment and accelerates movement into dedicated cost accounting positions.
Where can I find and apply to cost accountant jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to cost accountant jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly through each listing.
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