Cost Accountant

CPFNA • Vernon, CA

63d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cost Accountant supports manufacturing cost accounting activities, including inventory accounting, variance analysis, and standard cost support. This role works closely with the Cost Accounting Manager and plant operations to ensure accurate cost data and timely financial reporting. This position is ideal for an early-career accountant looking to grow in manufacturing cost accounting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or finance
• 1-3 years of general accounting experience, with experience in general and cost accounting.
• Close attention to detail and the ability to function efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to utilize a system of key metrics, financial measurements and manufacturing cost analysis used to measure operating performance and drive managerial decision-making.
• Basic understanding of inventory and cost accounting concepts
• Strong written, verbal and analytical and problem-solving skills with proven experience in driving process improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Food industry experience preferred.
• ERP experience preferred (SAP, Oracle, or similar)

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze manufacturing variances, including labor, material usage, purchase price, and overhead variances.
• Support standard costing maintenance and assist with annual cost roll activities.
• Prepare cost-related journal entries and account reconciliations during month-end close
• Assist with inventory accounting, including cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliations
• Prepare routine cost and operational reports for management review weekly and monthly.
• Partner with Operations to understand production activity impacting costs
• Support audits by preparing schedules and documentation related to inventory and costing
• Assist with ad hoc cost analysis and continuous improvement initiatives

What This Job Offers

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