Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant $75000 - $80000 per year | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | On-site | Permanent A bit about us: Our client, a manufacturing company, is seeking a Cost Accountant to join their finance team. This role analyzes manufacturing costs and provides insights to improve cost efficiency and profitability. The Cost Accountant will work closely with the Inventory Control Specialist to ensure accurate production costing, and will also support billing, collections, and credit application processes, helping to coordinate the activities of the credit and collections function. Why join us? Benefits (typical for this market) Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) Paid time off and holidays Professional development / CPA certification support Job Details Essential Functions Include, but are not limited to, the following: Review and analyze production tickets for accuracy while evaluating production costs and variances Track and report on production cost variances Collaborate with the production team to identify areas for improvement and cost‑saving opportunities Maintain ERP system Bills of Materials (BOMs) and ensure data accuracy Provide support to the Accounts Receivable Specialist Analyze operational costs and cost standards Conduct cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis Prepare reports comparing standard costs to actual costs Recommend opportunities for cost reduction and profit maximization Maintain cost accounting systems Conduct margin analysis Assist with month‑end close processes Position Requirements Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance Strong proficiency in Excel required Solid working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Experience with financial systems software required; experience with Ross ERP preferred Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, multitask, and work both independently and as part of a team Ability to collaborate effectively with employees, management, and third parties at all levels Physical/Mental Environment Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods Regularly required to use hands to handle objects and feel controls Regularly required to reach, climb stairs, stoop, and crouch Regularly required to talk, listen, and have vision capabilities to read and view a computer screen Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Australia-Employment