Senior Cost Accountant

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is committed to connecting skilled professionals with meaningful career opportunities. We are seeking a Sr. Cost Accountant to support our client's team.

Created/Revised Date: 08/13/2026
Anticipated Closing Date: 09/13/2026

Job Title: Sr. Cost Accountant

Location: Aliso Viejo, CA

The hourly rate for this position is expected to be between $38.94 - $49.13 per hour, depending on geographic location, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Employment Type: Temporary, approximately 6 months
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Job Summary:

• Manage inventory and COGS for the monthly close cycle, including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Support month-end close processes, including labor absorption on completed job orders
• Oversee close process for international subsidiaries, including reclassification and accrual entries
• Prepare warranty and inventory reserves, and cost of sales reclassification entries
• Assist with standard cost development and analyze cost variances and gross margins
• Support annual physical inventory counts and ERP adjustments
• Assist with consolidated financial statements and departmental expense reporting
• Serve as subject matter expert on accounting processes, providing guidance to junior staff
• Support year-end audit and tax preparation with documentation and analysis
• Prepare financial reports with insights on gross margin performance

Requirements:

• 5+ years of relevant Accounting experience
• Strong understanding of journal entries and account reconciliations
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, large data sets)
• Experience with inventory-related financial transactions and reporting
• Knowledge of Expandable or similar ERP software
• Experience with external financial audits
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
• High attention to detail and ability to safeguard confidential information
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA and/or MBA preferred

Benefits:

Eastridge Workforce Solutions offers the following benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements. Use this link to learn more about benefits available to Eastridge's temporary employees. Due to the varying length(s) of temporary assignments, Eastridge Workforce Solutions' Temporary Staff are not eligible for paid time off, unless required by applicable state law in which the position is based. However, from time to time Eastridge's clients may offer additional benefits to Eastridge employees while on assignment. Information about those benefits will be communicated when applicable.


Disclaimer: The compensation and benefits information in this posting represents Eastridge's good faith and reasonable estimate of what it might pay for this position. Eastridge reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.


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Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity, and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eastridge Workforce Solutions also prohibits harassment or retaliation of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.

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