Senior Cost Accountant

Dolby Laboratories, Inc. • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

As a Cost Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting manufacturing operations through accurate cost accounting, inventory reporting, and financial close activities. This role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to manage competing deadlines, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality, accurate financial information. You will collaborate closely with manufacturing, logistics, and finance partners to ensure reliable cost data and continuous process improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or an equivalent field.
• Five or more years of experience in general ledger and/or cost accounting.
• Hands‑on approach with a strong work ethic and proactive, solution‑oriented mindset.
• Clear, effective communication skills and a collaborative, customer‑focused approach.
• Experience with SAP strongly preferred.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast‑paced environment with strict deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and perform account reconciliations in SAP.
• Actively support month‑end close activities, ensuring deadlines are met and balances are proactively reviewed prior to close.
• Participate in initiatives to enhance the quality and effectiveness of the cost accounting function, including recommending process improvements and additional controls.
• Partner closely with the Cost Accounting Manager to execute assigned tasks and projects.
• Maintain the SAP inventory module and support the annual standard cost process.
• Provide ongoing financial support to manufacturing and logistics teams.
• Prepare and manage royalty reporting.
• Assist with SOX documentation and compliance activities.
• Support international teams with local and regional reporting requirements.
• Effectively manage time and priorities while collaborating with teams across multiple time zones.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level