Job Description
Job description
Senior Cost Accountant / Analyst
Long Beach - 3 days per week in office
$105-125K plus bonus
• Cost analysis and reporting for manufacturing operations including PPV, COGS, gross margin analysis, etc
• Position is responsible for providing analysis of standard costs, Bill of Materials, inventory, material, labor & overhead variances, scrap, etc. and develop/enhance reports that serve to increase manufacturing efficiency and inventory turns.
• Must have excellent communication and be excited to learn. This position definitely has opportunity for growth.
Primary Accountabilities (Essential Duties):
• Analyze material usage, purchase price, labor & overhead variances monthly. Work closely with Operations personnel to analyze variances and formulate corrective actions.
• Work closely with Operations personnel to analyze actual vs. standard manufacturing costs.
• Perform periodic analysis of excess & obsolete inventory. Work with Sales & Operations personnel to execute disposition of E&O inventory.
• Assist with periodic standard cost changes and inventory revaluations.
• Compile inventory and cost data for preparation of operating budgets and forecasts.
• Participate in and report results of annual physical inventory.
• Performs analytics and provides reporting around company 80-20 activities
• Provides audit support for physical inventories and periodic cycle counts
• Participates in monthly closing process with analysis and creation of manual journal entries.
• Participates and/or initiates projects to improve costs, efficiencies, and transactional integrity in the company
• Prepares ad hoc reporting and analyses, assist with research on cost accounting questions and assist with special projects as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Education / Experience (an equivalent combination of education and experience required to successfully complete the primary accountabilities is indicated below)
Degree: Bachelor’s Degree
Major: Accounting and/or Finance
Years of Experience: 4+ Years
Senior Cost Accountant / Analyst
Long Beach - 3 days per week in office
$105-125K plus bonus
• Cost analysis and reporting for manufacturing operations including PPV, COGS, gross margin analysis, etc
• Position is responsible for providing analysis of standard costs, Bill of Materials, inventory, material, labor & overhead variances, scrap, etc. and develop/enhance reports that serve to increase manufacturing efficiency and inventory turns.
• Must have excellent communication and be excited to learn. This position definitely has opportunity for growth.
Primary Accountabilities (Essential Duties):
• Analyze material usage, purchase price, labor & overhead variances monthly. Work closely with Operations personnel to analyze variances and formulate corrective actions.
• Work closely with Operations personnel to analyze actual vs. standard manufacturing costs.
• Perform periodic analysis of excess & obsolete inventory. Work with Sales & Operations personnel to execute disposition of E&O inventory.
• Assist with periodic standard cost changes and inventory revaluations.
• Compile inventory and cost data for preparation of operating budgets and forecasts.
• Participate in and report results of annual physical inventory.
• Performs analytics and provides reporting around company 80-20 activities
• Provides audit support for physical inventories and periodic cycle counts
• Participates in monthly closing process with analysis and creation of manual journal entries.
• Participates and/or initiates projects to improve costs, efficiencies, and transactional integrity in the company
• Prepares ad hoc reporting and analyses, assist with research on cost accounting questions and assist with special projects as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Education / Experience (an equivalent combination of education and experience required to successfully complete the primary accountabilities is indicated below)
Degree: Bachelor’s Degree
Major: Accounting and/or Finance
Years of Experience: 4+ Years
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Cost Accountant | Cost Analyst position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Long Beach offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
