Senior Cost Accountant

Senior Cost AccountantThe Senior Cost Accountant will be a key member of the finance team, responsible for financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls. The role requires a strong background in financial and cost accounting, with emphasis on standard costing, as well as experience in percentage-of-completion (POC) revenue recognition. The Senior Accountant will also play a critical role in the preparation and review of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow), providing accurate and timely information to support decision-making and ensure compliance with accounting standards.This position is based at Nikkiso ACD, LLC, located in Huntington Beach, CA.ResponsibilitiesAssist the accounting team with financial close process, and monthly reporting and analysisProvide margin analysis across multiple jobs & product lines to assess areas of risk and opportunitiesAssist with developing efficiencies and standardization of processes/new systemsPrepare and analyze actual financial results with appropriate comparison to historical performance and budgetMonitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected varianceAssist in the preparation of month end reporting and other various presentationsAssist with budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analyzing effortsAssist with the development of modeling tools for month-end, forecasts, and budgetsAssist with the preparation of periodic cash flows, business activity reports, and financial position forecastsAssist with the development and maintenance of financial models used to analyze and support strategic initiativesPrepare and analyze complex financial and operational data and provide accurate and timely financial recommendations for decision-making purposesAnalyze and interpret information to develop actionable recommendations that impact the businessUnderstand knowledge of current internal and external trends and manage data to gain insights to eliminate waste and increase operating performanceProvide insights and recommendations on cash flow, cost identification and allocation, and risk managementEnsure accuracy and timely completion of all ad-hoc analyses and reports, metrics, and dashboardsPerform and oversee financial and cost accounting activities, with a strong focus on standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory accounting.Apply and monitor percentage-of-completion (POC) revenue recognition in line with company policies and accounting standards.Support and review the preparation of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow) to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.Assist with documenting processes and proceduresQualificationsFamiliarity with the use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systemsIntermediate / Advanced Excel competency is requiredExcellent communication and organization skillsAble to maintain a high degree of confidentialityProactive with the ability to multi-task and learn quickly in a fast-paced environmentDelivers quality results with accuracyGoal oriented, high-energy self-starterBuild relationships & collaborate across multiple teams.Ability to apply accounting principles to the maintenance of all Accounts and Finance recordsAbility to make involved and varied arithmetic computations rapidly and accuratelyAble to tabulate statistical data and compile necessary reportsStrong knowledge of financial and cost accounting principles, including standard costing and variance analysis.Solid understanding of revenue recognition standards (ASC 606 or IFRS 15), with hands-on experience in percentage-of-completion (POC) accounting.Proficiency in financial statement preparation and review (P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow).Work EnvironmentThis job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and reach with hands and arms.Environmental Safety Requirements:New Employee Safety Training is required by all newly hired employees, including Safety AwarenessAll safety related training is provided and tracked by the EHS DirectorJob specific training modules deemed necessary by employee's Manager or Director will be required of all employees on an ongoing basisOther DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Salary: $75,000 - $110,000 plus bonus, depending on experience.EEOC StatementNikkiso CE&IG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.