Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant to support the organization's financial operations through accurate cost analysis, inventory accounting, and manufacturing cost reporting. The Cost Accountant will partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to analyze product costs, monitor inventory, identify variances, and support budgeting and financial reporting. This role plays a critical part in controlling costs, improving profitability, and ensuring accurate financial records. Key Responsibilities Cost Accounting & Analysis Maintain and analyze standard costs, product costs, and inventory valuations. Prepare and review cost reports, margin analyses, and profitability reporting. Analyze manufacturing variances including labor, material, overhead, and purchase price variances. Monitor cost trends and provide recommendations to improve operational efficiency and cost control. Assist with annual standard cost updates and cost roll-forward processes. Inventory Accounting Reconcile inventory balances and investigate discrepancies. Support physical inventory counts and cycle count programs. Analyze inventory transactions, adjustments, and obsolete inventory reserves. Ensure inventory is properly valued in accordance with company policies and accounting standards. Financial Reporting & Month-End Close Prepare journal entries related to inventory, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing activity. Assist with month-end and year-end close activities. Reconcile inventory and related balance sheet accounts. Support financial statement preparation and management reporting. Process Improvement & Controls Develop and maintain accurate documentation of costing processes and internal controls. Identify opportunities to improve accounting procedures, reporting accuracy, and operational processes. Partner with operations and supply chain teams to strengthen cost tracking and inventory controls. Support ERP system enhancements, testing, and implementation projects. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in cost accounting, inventory accounting, or manufacturing accounting. Strong knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting principles. Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis. Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) plan with employer match Paid holidays Paid sick leave Life and disability insurance Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers #J-18808-Ljbffr