Manufacturing Accountant

Impact Housing•Yorba Linda, CA

54d•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Cost Accountant is responsible for managing all aspects of cost accounting related to the company's modular home manufacturing and construction operations. This includes tracking, analyzing, and reporting on costs associated with materials, labor, production, and field construction. The position requires a deep understanding of both manufacturing cost accounting and construction project accounting, including job costing, WIP management, inventory control, and project billing. This role will play a key part in ensuring financial accuracy across the full project lifecycle, from factory production through on-site completion, while supporting process improvement and cost efficiency initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or CMA preferred.
Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 in cost accounting.
Experience in manufacturing and construction industries, preferably modular or prefabricated housing.
Hands-on experience with NetSuite ERP required.
Strong knowledge of cost accounting, job costing, and WIP accounting principles.
Advanced Excel proficiency and familiarity with ERP-based reporting.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills with high attention to detail.
Knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, and internal control best practices.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate cost accounting records for manufacturing and construction projects, ensuring proper cost and revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP.
Analyze direct and indirect costs-including materials, labor, subcontractors, and overhead-and monitor budget-to-actual performance.
Prepare and review job cost reports, variance analyses, WIP schedules, and other performance dashboards.
Assist with budget preparation, forecasting, and development of cost standards and allocation methods.
Reconcile inventory, WIP, and COGS accounts monthly.
Track and allocate costs across production phases and projects, maintaining accurate BOMs, assemblies, and production records in NetSuite.
Coordinate with project managers on budgeting, forecasting, and project cost control.
Oversee progress billings, retention, and cost-to-complete calculations, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
Monitor factory and project performance to identify cost variances and improvement opportunities.
Maintain cost accounting and project structures within NetSuite ERP and ensure accurate setup of cost centers, items, and BOMs.
Generate and analyze financial and operational reports directly from NetSuite to support management decision-making.
Ensure adherence to GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies; support internal and external audits.
Collaborate with IT and operations to enhance automation, integration, and reporting efficiency.
Partner with operations, project management, and procurement to support pricing, budgeting, and cost control decisions.
Provide cost insights and performance analyses to drive profitability and efficiency initiatives.