San Jose, CA (100% Onsite)
Employment Type: Direct Hire or Temp-to-Hire
Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000 + potential for long-term growth
A growing and innovative organization is seeking a Cost Accountant who enjoys digging into the numbers, uncovering insights, and partnering with business leaders to drive smarter financial decisions.
This role offers a blend of cost accounting, financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and operational partnership, making it ideal for someone who wants to be more than just a "number cruncher."
Maintain and analyze product, labor, and operational costs
Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end cost accounting activities
Conduct variance analysis and explain key drivers impacting profitability
Support inventory valuation, reconciliations, and financial reporting
Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls
Analyze profitability across products, projects, and business segments
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning
Build financial models to support business decisions and investments
Deliver meaningful insights to improve margins and reduce costs
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through data analysis
Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and leadership teams
Help identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements
Support inventory management and cycle count activities
Assist with special projects and ad hoc analysis
Enhance reporting processes and improve data accuracy
Create dashboards and management reports
Support ERP systems and reporting tools
Participate in audit preparation and documentation
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
3-7 years of Cost Accounting, Manufacturing Finance, or Financial Analysis experience
CPA or CMA designation (or progress toward certification) is a plus
Strong understanding of:
* Standard Costing
* Variance Analysis
* Budgeting & Forecasting
* Financial Reporting
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Experience with ERP systems preferred
Power BI and data analytics experience is a plus
Delivering accurate and timely cost reporting
Providing actionable insights that improve profitability
Becoming a trusted business partner to operations and leadership
Driving efficiencies through better reporting and financial analysis
Helping the organization make smarter, data-driven decisions
High-impact role with visibility to leadership
Opportunity to influence business decisions
Blend of accounting and financial analysis
Stable, growth-oriented environment
Competitive compensation package
Interested or know someone who could be a great fit? Let's connect!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
| Location | Union City, California |
| Salary | $100,000–$120,000 |
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