Cost Accountant-Fontana, CA

Cost Accountant (Manufacturing) Fontana, CA

Are you a detail-driven finance professional who enjoys turning data into meaningful business insights? We're looking for a Cost Accountant to partner closely with operations and play a key role in driving cost efficiency, improving margins, and strengthening financial performance in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

This is a highly visible role where your analysis and recommendations will directly influence decision-making and operational success.

What You'll Do

• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve operational performance

• Ensure accurate product costing and inventory valuation through analysis and cycle count oversight

• Maintain and update standard costs, including leading the annual cost roll process

• Provide margin analysis and actionable insights to operations leadership

• Support daily and monthly P&L reporting and financial analysis

• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning

• Lead physical inventory counts and ensure inventory accuracy

• Support ERP system enhancements and process improvements

• Play an active role in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, process optimization, etc.)

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

• 2+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment

• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and financial reporting

• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems

• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into insights

• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Why You'll Love This Role

• Make a direct impact on business performance and profitability

• Work closely with operations and leadership teams

• Gain exposure to strategic decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives

• Be part of a collaborative, results-driven environment

If you're looking for a role where you can go beyond the numbers and truly influence the business, we'd love to hear from you.

If you are qualified for this position, please click "apply now”. Thank you in advance for applying, however, only qualified candidates will be contacted. 

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