Cost Accountant, Lead
About The Position
The Lead Cost Accountant is responsible for accurate and timely accounting transactions and operations, account reconciliation, and reporting. Reporting to the Cost Accounting Manager, this role collaborates with accounting departments and other departmental leaders to provide accurate monthly financials, reconciliations, detailed reporting, and analysis that support business needs and executive management. The position contributes to timely month-end close and functional accounting activities, including inventory and cost accounting, while supporting the company’s business strategy and operational and financial excellence. The role is based in Santa Clarita, California, with a hybrid or remote work arrangement.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of progressively responsible cost accounting and financial analysis experience, or similar business experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Experience with cost accounting in a manufacturing environment and a thorough understanding of general and cost accounting principles and practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to respond quickly and effectively to operational issues.
- Ability to analyze and extract data to set direction and make business recommendations and decisions.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Ability to interact effectively with cross-functional departments and employees at all levels.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks through workload prioritization, with strong attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency.
- Demonstrable ability to envision, develop, and implement processes and tools to address complex financial reporting and operational business issues.
- Advanced-level proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with standard costing within a project-based system.
- Proficiency in SAP.
- Experience in the technology or manufacturing industry.
Responsibilities
- Perform month-end closing duties and general ledger account reconciliations related to inventory, prepaid assets, and warranties.
- Prepare monthly excess and obsolete inventory reserve analyses and journal entries.
- Prepare and post inventory accruals for Percentage of Completion (POC) projects.
- Analyze inventory trends and identify possible issues and opportunities.
- Analyze purchase price and production variances.
- Analyze and report on manufacturing cost center spending variances against budget and forecast.
- Collaborate with Purchasing to update and review standard material costs for inventory.
- Calculate and analyze standard labor, activity, and overhead rates.
- Analyze and report on manufacturing inventory cycle count performance.
- Assist with month-end and quarter-end reporting to Corporate.
- Assist in preparing timely customer progress billings related to actual project costs incurred.
- Assist with government compliance audits and reporting.
- Perform general accounting and finance tasks as required.
- Support various internal and external audits, including Sarbanes-Oxley controls testing.
- Prepare ad hoc reporting and analysis.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with employer match
- Profit sharing
- Health and wellness benefits
- Learning and development opportunities
- Referral program
- Competitive pay
- Recognition
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Inclusive and supportive culture
- Bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
