Sr Cost Accountant
Aston Carter•Los Angeles, CA
•$43 - $53•Onsite
About The Position
New Hampshire Ball Bearings (NHBB) is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to support its precision manufacturing operations. This individual will serve as a key finance partner to operations, providing deep cost analysis, inventory oversight, and financial insights that drive data-driven decision-making across the business. This is a highly technical role requiring strong expertise in manufacturing cost accounting, ERP systems, and data analysis. The ideal candidate will go beyond transactional reporting and be able to interpret complex financial data and translate it into actionable operational insights.
Requirements
- Strong expertise in manufacturing cost accounting.
- Strong expertise in ERP systems.
- Strong expertise in data analysis.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
- Experience working in complex, multi-stage manufacturing environments (long production cycles, inventory-intensive operations) is highly desirable.
- Intellectual curiosity and proactive approach to understanding systems and operations.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to communicate financial insights to non-finance stakeholders.
- Adaptability in working within evolving systems and processes.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
- Patience and professionalism when introducing process improvements in established environments.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar data visualization tools.
- Familiarity with weighted average costing (WAC).
- Exposure to legacy ERP systems (e.g., AS400/MAPICS).
- Experience with Power Query, data automation, and advanced Excel modeling.
- Background in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma exposure a plus).
- Prior exposure to aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing industries.
- Experience supporting ERP upgrades or system optimization initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a key finance partner to operations.
- Provide deep cost analysis.
- Oversee inventory.
- Provide financial insights that drive data-driven decision-making across the business.
- Interpret complex financial data and translate it into actionable operational insights.
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
