Senior Cost Accountant (REMOTE – Irvine, CA)

Immediate Opening for a Cost Accountant – (REMOTE with 1 week onsite in Irvine, CA paid by company)

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Are you a hands-on cost accountant who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing environments?
This exciting opportunity is with a defense and aerospace-focused manufacturer known for its innovative approach.
You’ll work directly with the Senior VP of Finance and collaborate across operations, engineering, and corporate teams — with plenty of room to grow within the broader organization nationwide.

Key Responsibilities Include:
• Maintain products cost roll ups (CRU) and monitor cost fluctuations resulting from implemented bill of materials (BOMs) updates.
• Analyze weekly material variances and COGS fluctuations.
• Prepare detailed inventory and cost of goods sold (COGS) reports and reconcile inventory accounts.
• Maintain monthly estimates for inventory in transit from inter-companies and reconcile the ledgers.
• Calculate monthly profit elimination on inter-company related inventories and report to Corporate for consolidation.
• Review cycle count adjustments and any discrepancies, ensuring inventory discrepancies are addressed and updated in the system
• Reconcile inventory discrepancies in remote warehouses with customer consumption and ERP data
• Conduct monthly variance analysis (material, labor, overhead, and manufacturing variances).
• Conduct monthly variance analysis for G&A expenses against budget and forecast
• Partner with Operations and Engineering teams to understand cost drivers and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Support monthly close process, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations related to inventory and cost accounting.
• Prepare periodic inventory reserves reconciliation (E&O), analyzing inventory for risk.
• Analyze work-in-process (WIP) and resolve outstanding issues related to open jobs.
• Assist with audits by providing required documentation and analysis.
• Participate in the annual budgeting process, particularly as it relates to manufacturing costs.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and accounting principles related to cost accounting.
• Provide ad hoc financial and operational analysis to support business initiatives.

Experience & Qualifications:
• A bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
• 3+ years of experience in cost accounting.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in discussing financial reports.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP) and cost accounting standards.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Company DescriptionGrowing team in the manufacturing industry needs a strong cost accountant who has hands on experience for cost accounting across projects and product lines.