Senior Cost Accountant

Strategic Employment

Los Angeles, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Academic Advice, Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Software, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Budgeting, Corporate Finance, Corporate Sales, Cost Accounting, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Trend Analysis, Forecasting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Pricing, Product Costing, Product Pricing, Regulatory Compliance, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Los Angeles, CA
POSTED
3 days ago

A growing organization is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to join its finance team in a high-impact, strategic individual contributor role. This position partners closely with production leadership, operations, sales, and corporate finance to deliver accurate costing, performance insights, and data-driven financial guidance.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain accurate product and operational cost structures, ensuring reliability and compliance with accounting standards
  • ?Manage and analyze cost drivers acrossmaterials, distribution, labor, and overhead to support pricing, forecasting, and reporting accuracy
  • ?Play a key role in monthly close, budgeting, forecasting, and pricing strategy
  • ?Provide education and guidance around cost drivers, margin performance, and financial trends

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 5+ years of hands-on cost accounting and financial analysis experience
  • Strong experience with ERP and accounting systems
  • Solid understanding of GAAP, inventory accounting, and operational finance

About the Company

S

Strategic Employment