Senior Cost Accounting Analyst | Manufacturing

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Recruiting Resources, Inc.

Senior Cost Accounting Analyst | Manufacturing

Valencia, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    A fast-growing, reputable publicly traded manufacturing company is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Cost Accounting Analyst. This is a high-impact role focused on standard costing, inventory accuracy, and financial analysis to support strategic business decisions.

    The candidate will have a strong background in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment and experience working in a public company setting with SOX compliance. This high visibility role will work directly with finance and operations leadership and be a key player within the company.

    **$110-$125K base + 10% annual bonus**

    Responsibilities:

    • Ensure accurate inventory valuation and reporting across all manufacturing locations
    • Partner with the supply chain team to investigate and reconcile inventory variances
    • Maintain and calculate standard product costs, including direct and indirect components
    • Analyze gross margin fluctuations and provide insights into cost drivers
    • Support month-end close activities including COGS and inventory journal entries and reconciliations
    • Reconcile gross profit related to distribution and sales
    • Prepare and manage annual budgets related to Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and gross margins
    • Review monthly departmental P&Ls with operational leaders, comparing actuals vs. budget
    • Assist in year-end physical inventory counts and support inventory audit processes
    • Liaise with internal and external auditors, ensuring compliance with SOX and internal controls
    • Deliver financial analysis to support management decision-making and process improvements
    • Contribute to special projects and initiatives that enhance financial reporting and controls

    Candidate Requirements:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
    • 5–7 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
    • Standard cost accounting experience is required
    • Strong understanding of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.)
    • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data modeling)
    • Experience with public company financials and SOX compliance
    • Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
    • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
    • CPA or CMA is a plus