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Cost Accountant

$80k - $100k

Creative Financial Staffing

Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Salary Range: $80,000-$100,000
Cost Accountant Overview
Our client is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for aerospace and industrial markets. They are seeking a Cost Accountant to join their finance team in Rancho Cucamonga. This role will play a key part in supporting manufacturing operations through detailed cost analysis, financial reporting, and process improvement initiatives.


The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment and enjoy partnering crossfunctionally to drive accurate financial insight and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities for Cost Accountant
  • Perform cost accounting activities including standard cost development, variance analysis, and cost rollups
  • Analyze manufacturing costs related to labor, materials, overhead, and inventory
  • Partner with operations and engineering to support costing accuracy and efficiency improvements
  • Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and annual standard cost updates
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and SOX requirements
  • Assist with monthend close activities and audit support as needed
  • Identify opportunities to improve cost visibility, reporting accuracy, and financial processes
Qualifications for Cost Accountant
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • 2+ years of experience in cost accounting or manufacturing finance
  • Working knowledge of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory accounting
  • Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
  • Proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP systems strongly preferred
  • Ability to work onsite and collaborate crossfunctionally

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