Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a skilled Cost Accountant to support manufacturing operations in California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented candidate who can turn production and financial data into clear cost insights that support sound business decisions. The role focuses on maintaining accurate cost records, evaluating standard costing performance, and partnering with plant and finance teams to strengthen cost control. If interested, reach out to Jason Lee or Lisa Woolworth for more information.
Responsibilities:
• Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory activity, and production results to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improved financial performance.
• Maintain and update standard cost data to reflect materials, labor, and overhead inputs with a high degree of accuracy.
• Prepare recurring cost reports and variance analyses that help leadership understand plant performance and key cost drivers.
• Partner with operations, supply chain, and finance stakeholders to review production data and support cost-focused decision-making.
• Reconcile inventory and cost-related accounts to ensure financial records align with operational activity.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close processes by providing reliable manufacturing cost information.
• Review costing assumptions and recommend adjustments that improve reporting accuracy and strengthen internal controls.
• Assist with cost analysis tied to process changes, production efficiency, and other operational initiatives when needed.
• At least 5 years of experience in cost accounting, including work within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting principles and standard costing methodologies.
• Proven ability to perform detailed cost analysis, variance review, and inventory-related reconciliations.
• Experience translating production and financial data into practical recommendations for business partners.
• Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and month-end financial close activities.
• High level of accuracy, analytical thinking, and attention to detail in financial reporting.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in plant and corporate settings.