Senior Cost Accountant

Senior Cost Accountant

About the Opportunity

Are you a numbers-driven accounting professional looking to grow your career in a dynamic manufacturing environment?

A well-established and growing manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to join its accounting team. This individual will play a key role in cost accounting, financial reporting, month-end close activities, account reconciliations, inventory support, and cross-functional business partnering. The company offers a collaborative culture, strong leadership support, and opportunities for professional growth.

Location: Los Angeles, California (On-Site)

Key Responsibilities

• Post daily cash receipts and customer billings
• Assist with accounts receivable collections and aging reporting
• Process customer credit applications
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
• Maintain fixed asset records and schedules
• Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Support general ledger maintenance and month-end close activities
• Prepare monthly financial statements and variance analyses
• Review job costing and investigate cost variances
• Support internal audits, cycle counts, and physical inventory processes
• Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting activities
• Partner with operations, sales, shipping, and leadership teams to support decision-making
• Analyze financial data and prepare management reports
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accounting efficiency and accuracy
• Assist with external audit requests and documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Manufacturing accounting experience required
• Cost accounting experience required
• Strong understanding of GAAP
• Experience with account reconciliations and month-end close
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with manufacturing ERP systems
• Ability to analyze financial data and identify trends
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across all levels of the organization

Why Join?

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Stable and growing manufacturing business
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture
• High visibility role with exposure to leadership
• Opportunity to own key accounting processes and contribute to business performance
• Career advancement opportunities within finance and accounting

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability Insurance

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys cost accounting, operational partnership, and continuous process improvement within a manufacturing environment.