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Sr. Cost Accountant

Trident Consulting

Senior Cost Accountant

Trident Consulting is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant for one of our clients in Aliso Viejo, CA (Onsite). A global leader in business and technology services. Please find additional details about the role below:

Title: Senior Cost Accountant

Location: Aliso Viejo, CA (Onsite)

Type: Contract

Pay Rate: $49/hr on W2 (All Inclusive)

Duration: 12+ Months

Responsibilities

  • Manage inventory, COGS, journal entries, and account reconciliations during monthly close.
  • Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close for U.S. and international subsidiaries.
  • Prepare inventory and warranty reserves and cost of sales reclassification entries.
  • Analyze standard costs, variances, and gross margins.
  • Assist with physical inventory counts and ERP adjustments.
  • Prepare financial reports and support consolidated financial statements.
  • Support audits, tax filings, and year-end reporting.
  • Assist with process improvements and special projects.
  • Provide accounting guidance and support to junior staff.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of accounting experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • Strong knowledge of journal entries, reconciliations, inventory accounting, and financial reporting.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and PivotTables.
  • Experience with Expandable or similar ERP systems.
  • Experience supporting external audits.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • CPA and/or MBA preferred.

About Trident Consulting

Trident Consulting is an award-winning staffing and consulting firm headquartered in San Ramon, CA. Since 2005, we've partnered with Fortune 500 and high-growth companies to deliver high-quality talent across technology, engineering, business operations, and professional services. We specialize in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements, supporting roles across IT, data & analytics, cloud, cybersecurity, finance & accounting, HR, operations, and more. With a strong focus on hard-to-fill and niche positions, our global recruiting engine enables us to deliver speed, quality, and scale.

Trident Consulting
Vacancy posted 12 hours ago
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