Cost Accountant

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join our manufacturing team in Hawthorne, California. In this role, you will play a crucial part in analyzing and managing costs, ensuring financial accuracy, and supporting key business operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cost accounting, combined with excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed job cost analysis and variance evaluations to support financial reporting and operational decisions.

• Manage standard cost accounting systems, including work order variances and reserve analyses.

• Perform month-end close activities, such as account reconciliations and journal entries, to ensure accurate financial records.

• Lead physical inventory processes and provide support for year-end audits and testing.

• Prepare variance explanations for financial statements and ensure compliance with internal controls.

• Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel skills to analyze data and create insightful reports.

• Collaborate on projects and audits, providing flexibility to meet deadlines, including occasional holiday work.

• Support asset management tasks, including fixed asset tracking and reporting.

• Ensure adherence to US GAAP standards and assist in maintaining financial statement accuracy.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in job cost analysis within a manufacturing environment.

• Proficiency in standard cost accounting systems and variance analysis.

• Hands-on experience with month-end close processes, account reconciliations, and journal entries.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting.

• Strong understanding of financial statements, internal controls, and US GAAP.

• Experience with inventory management and audit preparation.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

For confidential consideration, please send resume to Brittany.Chapman@RobertHalf.c0m or apply directly - you can also call Brittany at . If you are already working with a recruiter from Robert Half, please contact him or her directly to expedite your candidacy for this role.

Full-time