Cost Accountant Senior

Tlalnepantla, México, MX Tlalnepantla de Baz Municipality, México Celaya, Guanajuato, MX

Job ID 7067 Date posted July 20, 2026 Job Category Accounting

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in science, art and innovation of flavors & extracts. We are market-savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers and we are better with you.

We are looking for a Cost Accountant Senior to join our team and support the Finance business in Tlalnepantla and Celaya sites. Cost Accountant Senior will need to have solid experience in cost calculation in manufacturing area and food industry desirable. Works closely with several other departments, including Sales and Administration. Will be responsible for cost of new items and final cost monthly reports.

What you’ll do:

Improve Cost Format

Identify opportunities in order to improve the cost accuracy, Raw Material Obsolete, without price, Incorrect Cost Center, without hours, yield, etc.

Evaluate de LOH for the New Items that only exist in Devex, ensuring the use of existing productive work centers.

Identify errors in the New Items Formulation, phantom, intermediates that requires from other BU, Inactive Raw Materials, Manufacturing Intermediates, etc.

Evaluate STD Cost with Current Cost, Future Cost and Budget Cost.

+ 95% Accuracy Final Cost (Commercialization Process Step 13) vs Format Cost.

Prepare and the STD Cost to pricing area within 24 hours.

Follow-up on the lack of quotation and DDP for Raw materials.

What you’ll bring:

Degree in Accounting or Engineering, Supply Chain, or 5 years’ experience in cost accounting.

Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

Complete familiarity and usage of ERP cost and inventory systems.

ERP computer, organizational, prioritization, and communication skills.

Teamwork, Reliability, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Integrity.

Fluent in both English and Spanish.

Ability to be present and Tlalnepantla and Celaya Site.

What you’ll get:

An excellent compensation package (salary and benefits) and professional development opportunities.

A comprehensive and effective onboarding and training program.

The opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and customer solutions.

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About Sensient

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

About Sensient Flavors & Extracts:

Sensient Flavors & Extracts offers innovative, global taste solutions and specialized flavor delivery systems that help bring life to your food and beverage products. Our leading-edge technologies reflect our core philosophies to be dynamic and innovative and to add value to your applications.

THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies and will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.

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