Cost Accountant

Ardmore Home Design • Industry, CA

6d • $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Cost Accountant plays a critical role in analyzing, monitoring, and optimizing the company’s cost structure in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. This role is responsible for tracking product costs, inventory, and operational expenses while partnering closely with cross-functional teams to drive accuracy, efficiency, and informed decision-making. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable translating financial data into actionable insights that support profitability and operational excellence. This individual embraces and supports our in-person/on-site work culture and embodies our company values of Ownership, Collaboration and Respect.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 3–5 years of experience in cost accounting, preferably within a manufacturing, distribution, or high-volume environment.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles, inventory accounting, and COGS analysis.
• Experience analyzing cost variances and partnering with operations to identify root causes and improvements.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (experience with Sage X3 or similar systems strongly preferred).
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data and present clear, actionable insights.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, accountable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, on-site environment.
• Demonstrated alignment with company values of Ownership, Collaboration, and Respect.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and maintain accurate product costing, including standard costs, landed costs, labor, overhead, and variances.
• Monitor inventory valuation, cost of goods sold (COGS), and manufacturing or operational costs to ensure financial accuracy.
• Prepare and analyze cost reports, margin analysis, and variance reports, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with Operations, Production, Product Development, Purchasing, and Logistics teams to understand cost drivers and improve cost efficiency.
• Investigate cost variances and work cross-functionally to determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Support month-end close activities related to inventory, cost accounting, and accruals.
• Ensure accurate accounting for inventory transactions, including receipts, adjustments, transfers, write-offs, and cycle counts.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cost modeling to support strategic and operational planning.
• Develop and maintain standard costing methodologies and ensure timely updates as costs change.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to leadership to support pricing decisions, margin improvement, and cost controls.
• Maintain documentation and internal controls related to cost accounting processes.
• Collaborate with Finance and Accounting team members to ensure alignment with GAAP and company policies.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for cost-related questions from internal stakeholders.
• Support audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and explanations related to inventory and costing.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and data accuracy through automation and system enhancements.

Benefits

• Play a pivotal role in our company’s transformation and growth
• Maintain work/life balance with day shift work schedules and no weekends, in a wholesale distribution business (no manufacturing)
• Align with a growing company that operates in the luxury market
• Provide training and career development opportunities
• Offer 3 weeks paid time off and 6 paid holidays per service year
• Enjoy a high-paced and collaborative work environment
• Receive up to 6% 401k employer contributions
• Take advantage of paid time off away from work, including scheduled company holidays.
• Participate in competitive benefits and incentivizing programs

What This Job Offers

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