Sr. Accountant / Cost Accoutnant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support manufacturing finance operations in Victorville, California. This role will oversee cost accounting activities, maintain accurate financial records, and deliver timely analysis that helps plant leadership understand performance. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger knowledge, month-end close experience, and the ability to improve reporting accuracy in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities:
• Manage and maintain product standard costing data, ensuring updates are accurate and aligned with current material and production assumptions.
• Analyze manufacturing and inventory variances, explain key drivers, and provide clear reporting to support financial statement accuracy.
• Oversee reporting related to cost of goods manufactured, inventory balances, and working capital performance for the facility.
• Prepare journal entries, complete account reconciliations, and perform balance sheet reviews as part of the weekly and monthly close process.
• Monitor consistency and accuracy across plant financial records and connected operating systems, resolving discrepancies when identified.
• Coordinate the annual budgeting process and compare actual results against plan to highlight risks, trends, and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain reporting data in the appropriate systems so budgets, cost information, and financial results are reflected correctly.
• Partner with accounts receivable and accounts payable activities as needed while supporting plant-level cost savings and process improvement initiatives.
• Strengthen month-end and year-end accounting processes by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, controls, and reporting precision.• 3+ years of accounting experience, with a strong background in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close, general ledger activity, and preparation of journal entries.
• Proven ability to complete account reconciliations and balance sheet analysis with a high level of accuracy.
• Knowledge of standard cost accounting, including annual standard cost updates and variance analysis.
• Experience supporting inventory and manufacturing financial reporting, including cost of goods manufactured.
• Proficiency with SAP or a comparable ERP system used for accounting and plant financial reporting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.