Sr. Manager, Cost Accounting

About Wonder

Everything’s on the menu at Wonder. Except compromise.

The Wonder app is the premiere platform to feed every craving, all in one order. Our 25+ award-winning restaurant partners span every cuisine you can think of, from Greek to Thai, and come from the minds of the best chefs in the industry—Bobby Flay, José Andrés, Marcus Samuelsson, and more.

And our diners don’t have to choose just one: they can mix and match dishes from as many Made by Wonder restaurants as they’d like, or order from neighborhood gems near them. Everything is made to order at our brick-and-mortar locations across the East Coast and delivered fast and free, and more locations are opening every week.

The best in the business are coming to Wonder, working every day to make us the destination for every mealtime moment. Join a team of technology, culinary, and logistics pioneers, backed by top-tier venture capitalists, and help us make great food more accessible.

About the role

The Cost Accountant must have a strong background in manufacturing, a deep understanding of cost accounting principles, and the ability to drive process improvements and strategic initiatives.  

The Cost Accountant will focus on all aspects of cost and inventory accounting, including, but not limited to, cost and item set-up and maintenance in the ERP, establishing controls and standard operating procedures, as well as financial reconciliations and reporting. 

This role requires close collaboration with operations, logistics, supply chain, and other cross-functional teams to ensure inventory accuracy, effective inventory management and expense recognition. 

 
Key Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close activities, including preparing and posting journal entries, and completing reconciliations

• Develop and maintain standard costs of raw materials, finished goods and production components 

• Monitor direct & indirect costs associated with production  

• Review inventory regularly and recommend appropriate reserves in accordance with company policy, including excess inventory and lower of cost or market adjustments 

• Ensure that intercompany inventory transfers are properly recorded in accordance with transfer pricing policies 

• Analyze and report on a variety of logistics costs, including inbound and outbound freight, warehousing, and last-mile delivery 

• Maintain and improve processes and controls associated with manufacturing costs and inventory valuation 

• Prepare cost-related financial reports, including product costs, manufacturing overhead, and inventory valuation 

• Drive the automation of cost reporting and analysis, leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and accuracy 

• Act as the subject matter expert for cost accounting modules within the company's ERP and inventory systems 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to research and resolve inventory-related issues and requests, ensuring inventory records remain accurate, timely, and reliable 

• Support cross-functional initiatives and participate in training activities with related business areas to strengthen operatio