Senior Cost Accountant
<p>Our Client is looking for a Senior Cost Accountant to take charge of essential financial processes and contribute significantly to a dynamic and expanding organization. This position is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail, cost accounting expertise, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy working collaboratively across teams, this role is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Establish and manage standard costs for co-manufactured products.</p><p>• Conduct detailed analyses of product-level variances to identify cost drivers.</p><p>• Contribute to inventory valuation, audit readiness, and month-end closing activities.</p><p>• Validate and reconcile invoices and charges from co-manufacturers.</p><p>• Collaborate with teams across Finance, Procurement, and Operations, as well as external partners.</p><p>• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and conducting cost sensitivity analyses.</p><p>• Ensure accuracy in cost data and enhance data integrity within organizational systems.</p><p>• Develop scalable processes to improve efficiency and streamline costing operations.</p>
<p>• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.</p><p>• Minimum of 3-5+ years of experience in cost accounting, preferably within manufacturing or food production.</p><p>• Proficiency in standard costing methodologies, bills of materials (BOMs), and inventory transactions.</p><p>• Experience with SAP or similar enterprise resource planning systems.</p><p>• Advanced skills in Excel and strong analytical capabilities.</p><p>• Ability to work independently and adapt to a rapidly changing environment.</p><p>• Solid understanding of cost analysis principles and manufacturing cost accounting processes.</p>
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- Walnut Creek, CA
- onsite
- Permanent
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100000.00 - 115000.00 USD / Yearly
- <p>Our Client is looking for a Senior Cost Accountant to take charge of essential financial processes and contribute significantly to a dynamic and expanding organization. This position is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail, cost accounting expertise, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy working collaboratively across teams, this role is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Establish and manage standard costs for co-manufactured products.</p><p>• Conduct detailed analyses of product-level variances to identify cost drivers.</p><p>• Contribute to inventory valuation, audit readiness, and month-end closing activities.</p><p>• Validate and reconcile invoices and charges from co-manufacturers.</p><p>• Collaborate with teams across Finance, Procurement, and Operations, as well as external partners.</p><p>• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and conducting cost sensitivity analyses.</p><p>• Ensure accuracy in cost data and enhance data integrity within organizational systems.</p><p>• Develop scalable processes to improve efficiency and streamline costing operations.</p>
- 2026-02-20T02:28:45Z