Cost Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join our manufacturing team in Hawthorne, California. In this role, you will play a crucial part in analyzing and managing costs, ensuring financial accuracy, and supporting key business operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cost accounting, combined with excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities :

• Conduct detailed job cost analysis and variance evaluations to support financial reporting and operational decisions.
• Manage standard cost accounting systems, including work order variances and reserve analyses.
• Perform month-end close activities, such as account reconciliations and journal entries, to ensure accurate financial records.
• Lead physical inventory processes and provide support for year-end audits and testing.
• Prepare variance explanations for financial statements and ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel skills to analyze data and create insightful reports.
• Collaborate on projects and audits, providing flexibility to meet deadlines, including occasional holiday work.
• Support asset management tasks, including fixed asset tracking and reporting.
• Ensure adherence to US GAAP standards and assist in maintaining financial statement accuracy.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in job cost analysis within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in standard cost accounting systems and variance analysis.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close processes, account reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, internal controls, and US GAAP.
• Experience with inventory management and audit preparation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

For confidential consideration, please send resume to Brittany.Chapman@RobertHalf.c0m or apply directly - you can also call Brittany at (310) 719-1400. If you are already working with a recruiter from Robert Half, please contact him or her directly to expedite your candidacy for this role.