Cost Accountant, Lead

Overview

This role is for a Lead Cost Accountant with responsibility for accurate, timely cost accounting transactions, account reconciliations, and monthly reporting and analysis. The position supports a timely month-end close and partners with multiple accounting functions to provide detailed financial information to executive management.

Location: Santa Clarita, CA — Hybrid / Remote

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end closing duties and general ledger account reconciliations related to:
  • Inventory
  • Prepaid assets
  • Warranties
• Prepare a monthly excess and obsolete inventory reserve analysis and related journal entry
• Prepare and post inventory accruals for Percentage of Completion (POC) projects
• Analyze inventory to identify trends, potential issues, and opportunities
• Analyze purchase price and production variances
• Analyze and report manufacturing cost center spending variances to budget and forecast
• Collaborate with Purchasing to update and review standard material costs for inventory
• Calculate and analyze standard labor, activity, and overhead rates
• Analyze and report manufacturing inventory cycle count performance
• Support month-end and quarter-end reporting to Corporate
• Assist with preparation of timely customer progress billings based on actual project cost incurred
• Support government compliance audits and reporting
• Perform additional general accounting and finance tasks as required
• Assist with internal and external audits, including Sarbanes-Oxley controls testing
• Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressively responsible cost accounting and financial analysis or similar business experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Experience with cost accounting in a manufacturing environment with a thorough understanding of general and cost accounting principles and practices
• Experience working with standard costing within a project-based system preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills responsive to operational issues
• Ability to analyze and extract data to guide decisions and recommendations
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to interact effectively with cross-functional departments and employees at all levels
• Strong prioritization skills with attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency
• Demonstrated ability to envision, develop, and implement new processes and tools to solve complex financial reporting and operational business issues
• Proficiency with Excel/Word and PowerPoint at an advanced level
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient or working knowledge of SAP
• Experience in the technology/manufacturing industry

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $98,900.00 - $130,000.00 per year plus bonus
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing
• Health and wellness benefits
• Learning and development opportunities
• Referral program
• Competitive pay
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Additional Information

• This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and may be subject to additional security screening. If screening determines ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
• Equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics.