Cost Accountant
LHH
6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants This range is provided by LHH. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Executive Recruiter @ LHH Recruitment Solutions | Diverse Hiring Successes | Client Partnerships | New Business Development | Candidate Engagement | Operations Finance Analyst / Cost Accountant [Location or Remote/Hybrid] | Full-Time Are you passionate about digging into the numbers that drive manufacturing operations? We’re looking for an Operations Finance Analyst who can blend cost accounting expertise with strategic FP&A insight — supporting cross-functional teams and delivering key financial guidance to optimize performance. What You’ll Do Lead the cost accounting function , ensuring accurate balance sheet and P&L valuations for assigned business units Own month-end responsibilities including journal entries, account reconciliations, and audit support Provide financial insights to Operations leadership through variance analysis, performance tracking, and forecasting Develop and maintain product costing models and support inventory and COGS analysis for designated regions Partner with global operations to guide business decisions and support cost optimization initiatives Contribute to the refinement of policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance in financial processes Work across departments to deliver timely, actionable financial reporting that supports strategic decision-making What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business 3–5 years of experience in Operations Finance, Cost Accounting, FP&A , or similar roles Background in CPG or high-volume manufacturing is strongly preferred Hands-on experience with SAP and advanced Excel ; familiarity with SAP BPC, Business Intelligence tools, or data visualization platforms is a plus CMA certification is a bonus High attention to detail, a head for numbers, and a proactive mindset Ability to work independently and manage a high-volume workload under pressure Strong communication skills, both verbal and written — you can explain complex financials in plain language This role is ideal for someone who enjoys bridging finance with operations and is looking to take ownership of critical cost processes in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment . Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Accounting/Auditing Industries Beverage Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at LHH by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance Get notified about new Cost Accountant jobs in Corona, CA . Mission Viejo, CA $40.22-$83.69 3 weeks ago Chino, CA $65,000.00-$75,000.00 4 months ago Corona, CA $71,250.00-$95,000.00 2 weeks ago Irvine, CA $85,000.00-$110,000.00 1 month ago Irvine, CA $97,600.00-$115,700.00 3 weeks ago Orange County, CA $85,000.00-$95,000.00 3 weeks ago Costa Mesa, CA $65,000.00-$75,000.00 5 hours ago Irvine, CA $95,000.00-$105,000.00 8 months ago Irvine, CA $80,000.00-$120,000.00 22 hours ago Irvine, CA $80,000.00-$115,000.00 1 day ago Irvine, CA $75,000.00-$95,000.00 6 days ago Riverside, CA $80,000.00-$95,000.00 1 week ago Irvine, CA $75,000.00-$90,000.00 3 weeks ago Stanton, CA $100,000.00-$115,000.00 2 weeks ago Fontana, CA $81,700.00-$112,400.00 2 days ago Irvine, CA $100,000.00-$115,000.00 1 day ago Orange, CA $80,000.00-$95,000.00 3 weeks ago Yorba Linda, CA $75,000.00-$90,000.00 3 days ago Santa Ana, CA $150,000.00-$190,000.00 3 weeks ago Orange County, CA $100,000.00-$115,000.00 5 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr LHH
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$32.5 - $36 per hour
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- ...project. Obtain quotes from suppliers and subcontractors for materials and services. Analyze project requirements and develop cost-effective solutions. Collaborate with the project management team to ensure accurate estimating and pricing. Prepare and...For subcontractor
$100k - $195k
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