Senior Cost Accountant

Robert Half • Irvine, CA • 5h ago

Description We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Cost Accountant to join a leading and innovative company in the manufacturing sector on a contract to permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated accounting detail oriented to make a significant impact on business operations by providing crucial insights into manufacturing costs and profitability.

Description of the Position The Senior Cost Accountant will be a key member of the accounting team, responsible for managing and analyzing all cost accounting functions. This role involves close collaboration with operations, supply chain, and production teams to ensure the accuracy of financial data and to drive process improvements. The ideal candidate will take ownership of cost-related general ledger accounts, participate actively in the month-end close process, and produce detailed financial reports for management.

Key Responsibilities: Analyze manufacturing costs, including raw materials, labor, and overhead, and report on production variances. Develop and maintain standard cost systems and perform ongoing cost analysis. Manage inventory valuation, including tracking work-in-progress (WIP) and finished goods. Prepare and post journal entries related to inventory, cost of goods sold (COGS), and manufacturing variances. Perform general ledger account reconciliations and ensure the integrity of financial data. Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports. Support budgeting, forecasting, and ad-hoc financial analysis projects. Utilize the company's ERP system to extract data, generate reports, and analyze financial information. Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements within the manufacturing process. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required. A minimum of 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with significant experience in a manufacturing environment. Demonstrated expertise in cost accounting principles, including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory management. Strong experience with general ledger (GL) functions, including month-end close procedures, journal entries, and account reconciliations. Proven ability to prepare and analyze financial reports for management. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential, including mastery of Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, SUMIFs, and complex formulas. Hands-on experience working with a major ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics). Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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