COST ACCOUNTANT

Job Description

Job Description

COST ACCOUNTANT

Full-Time, 5 Days, On-site Mon – Fri

Temp-to-Hire or Direct Hire

2-4 years of Experience

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

 Support the maintenance, accuracy, and overall integrity of manufacturing and inventory

records.

 Assist with regular standard material cost updates by collaborating with the Procurement

team and analyzing recent purchasing trends and receipt history.

 Track inventory movement and help conduct analytical reviews to support management

decisions.

 Contribute to annual labor and overhead rate assessments to ensure accurate product

costing and pricing strategy.

 Analyze labor/overhead absorption variances to determine if reserve adjustments are

required for proper inventory valuation.

 Support the execution and review of internal accounting controls and compliance

processes.

 Perform monthly Work-In-Process (WIP) reviews, ensuring timely job closures and

analyzing manufacturing variances (e.g., labor efficiency, material usage).

 Participate in cycle count processes, audit count approvals, and contribute to assessing

cycle count program effectiveness.

 Assist with month-end cost accounting journal entries and the monthly reconciliation of

perpetual inventory to general ledger accounts.

 Conduct routine inventory account reconciliations and assist with inventory reporting.

 Prepare monthly gross margin analyses and investigate root causes for unexpected, low,

or negative margin trends.

 Support Senior Accountants and accounting leadership with journal entries, account

reconciliations, and ad-hoc financial tasks as needed.

Note: Position responsibilities may evolve based on operational needs.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

 Education Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting paired with 2–4 years of

hands-on cost accounting experience within a standard-cost manufacturing environment.

 Systems Expertise: Prior exposure to enterprise ERP software (Oracle experience is a

plus).

 Technical Skills: Proficiency with standard office applications, particularly spreadsheet

analysis in Excel and documentation in Word.

 Core Competencies: Strong analytical mindset, solid organizational skills, and the

ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

\nCompany Description

Spherion Staffing of Livermore is a locally owned and operated franchise of a national recruiting enterprise, bridging the gap between personalized local service and global resources. Based in Alameda County, they specialize in connecting the Tri-Valley community with a wide range of career opportunities across diverse industries.

Company Description

Spherion Staffing of Livermore is a locally owned and operated franchise of a national recruiting enterprise, bridging the gap between personalized local service and global resources. Based in Alameda County, they specialize in connecting the Tri-Valley community with a wide range of career opportunities across diverse industries.