Cost Accountant

The Cost Accountant will play a critical role in maintaining standard costs and conducting ongoing cost analysis. This role will be a key member of the accounting team, providing costing support and contributing to other accounting functions.

• Manage and maintain the standard cost accounting system.
• Execute the month-end closing process efficiently.
• Reconcile inventory accounts and cost of sales.
• Prepare analyses for period cost reserves, excess & obsolete (E&O) reserves, and associated journal entries.
• Conduct variance analysis, including Purchase Price Variance and Work Order variances.
• Compile quarterly variance explanations for income statements and balance sheets.
• Oversee and lead the year-end physical inventory process.
• Create and distribute various daily, weekly, and monthly management reports.
• Assist with SOX testing and support financial audits.
• Ensure financial information is accurate and aligns with GAAP and internal accounting policies & procedures.
• Contribute to special projects and fulfill additional responsibilities as assigned by the Controller.
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (Required).
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in job cost analysis.
• Hands-on experience with month-end cutoff transactions and subledger reconciliation to the General Ledger.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Info XA ERP and BNA Fixed Assets is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of financial statements and reporting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work on holidays as needed.
  
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.