Cost Accounting Assistant / Junior Cost Accountant

Cost Accounting Assistant
Location: San Jose/Sunnyvale (EPD II)
Business Unit: CESBG
Job Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Cost Accounting Assistant to support our Cost Accountant in managing day-to-day cost controlling, inventory tracking, and manufacturing data management. This role is perfect for someone looking to grow their career in corporate finance and supply chain accounting within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Entry & Verification: Assist in daily data entry for manufacturing orders, material movements, and labor hours. Verify the accuracy of production logs against ERP system records.
• Inventory Control Support: Help reconcile cycle count results and physical inventory audits. Track and investigate minor inventory discrepancies under the guidance of the Cost Accountant.
• Invoice & PO Matching: Perform three-way matching (Purchase order, Receiving Report, and Invoice) for manufacturing-related expenses and raw material purchases.
• Reporting Assistance: Assist in preparing weekly/monthly cost analysis reports, scrap logs, and variance spreadsheets using MS Excel.
• Administrative Support: Maintain organized digital archiving for cost records, Bill of Materials (BOM) updates, and audit documentation. Assist with internal and external audit preparations.
• Other responsibilities will be assigned as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Excel – must be comfortable with VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and basic formulas.
• Strong attention to detail, highly organized, and effective at cross-functional collaboration. Able to work closely with Accounting, Warehouse, and Production teams to ensure efficient operations and accurate coordination.
• Proven ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and high-pressure environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, or QuickBooks) is a plus.

Education and Experience

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration preferred. Open to recent graduates with strong Excel skills.
• 0-2 years of experience in an administrative, clerical, or Accounts Payable (AP) role, ideally within a manufacturing, logistics, or distribution environment.

Why Join Us

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Basic life insurance and short-term disability coverage provided by employer.
• Supplemental life insurance and long-term disability coverage options available.
• 401K with employer contribution.
• Personal, Vacation, and Holiday paid time off for all full-time employees.

Pay Range: $25-27/hr

Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Our company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.