Senior Cost/Inventory Accountant

Senior Accountant (Cost/Inventory)

East Bay, California (Onsite)
$85,000 - $115,000
Manufacturing / Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)

Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional with strong experience in cost accounting and inventory management ? Join a growing manufacturing organization where you'll partner with operations, supply chain, and finance teams to drive accurate reporting and business performance.

What You'll Do

✅ Own monthly inventory and cost accounting close activities
✅ Analyze inventory balances, reserves, variances, and manufacturing costs
✅ Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
✅ Monitor standard costs and assist with cost roll-ups and updates
✅ Partner with operations to investigate inventory discrepancies and manufacturing variances
✅ Support physical inventories and cycle counts
✅ Analyze labor, overhead, material, and production variances
✅ Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and operational analysis
✅ Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls
✅ Support audits and identify process improvement opportunities

What We're Looking For

✔ Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
✔ 4+ years of accounting experience, including manufacturing cost accounting
✔ Experience with inventory accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis
✔ Strong Excel and ERP system skills
✔ Excellent analytical and communication abilities

Annual Salary:$85,000-$115,000

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.