Senior Cost Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Sr. Cost Accountant

Location: Stockton, CA
Salary: $85,000 - $105,000 annually

Join a Growing Manufacturing Team!

We are seeking an experienced Cost Accountant to play a key role in driving financial performance, improving cost controls, and supporting strategic business decisions within a dynamic manufacturing environment. This position is ideal for an analytical accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced setting and enjoys partnering with operations, production, procurement, and finance teams to improve profitability and operational efficiency.

What You'll Do

As the Cost Accountant, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing and analyzing standard and actual product costs while identifying cost variances and improvement opportunities.
• Monitoring manufacturing costs, production overhead, and profitability trends.
• Managing inventory costing and valuation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Partnering with supply chain and operations to support inventory controls and optimize stock levels.
• Assisting with annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial planning.
• Preparing month-end journal entries, reconciliations, inventory adjustments, and cost of goods sold analysis.
• Developing and implementing cost control initiatives that improve efficiency and profitability.
• Supporting cross-functional process improvement projects focused on financial controls and operational excellence.
• Assisting with internal and external audits by providing cost accounting documentation and analysis.
• Driving continuous improvement in financial reporting processes and cost management practices.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment .
• Experience with Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting and government contract accounting .
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles, inventory valuation, and manufacturing finance.
• Experience working with ERP systems (Visibility ERP experience is a plus).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with strong proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven ability to identify process improvements and drive operational efficiencies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA or CMA certification.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Competitive salary: $85,000 - $105,000
• Stable, growing manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to partner with leadership and influence business decisions
• Collaborative team culture
• Meaningful work supporting continuous improvement and operational excellence

Additional Information

Due to federal export control regulations, applicants must meet ITAR eligibility requirements , meaning candidates must qualify as a U.S. Person under applicable regulations.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Ready to take the next step in your accounting career? Apply today with your updated resume!

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Company Description

For over 30 years, clients and candidates have entrusted AtWork to provide workforce solutions nationwide. With over 80 offices nationwide, AtWork specialize in executive, professional, commercial, and government verticals. AtWork utilizes a collaborative approach where we deliver quick, high-quality results. Our customizable service portfolio focuses on direct-hire and flexible workforce solutions. Since 1986, AtWork has continued to be an award-recognized leader in the staffing industry by clients, candidates, and industry professionals.